Goa, the tiniest state in India has 97 kilometer long coast along the Western Ghats. Goa is a very famous tourist spot. Not only does it magnetize tourists all over the world but it has also become the leading honeymoon spots in India. Its serenity, quite beaches and lush green environment admixed with its historical glory has turned on all its possibilities to become the future leader of tourist spots all over the globe.

When to visit Goa

Actually the weather of Goa plays a significant role in attracting the tourists. Goa has a pleasant weather yearlong. It's never too hot or too cold due to its proximity with the Arabian Sea. Overall the climate is Coastal.

The best time to visit Goa is October to March. It's after the end of the monsoons that travelers start to throng the beaches of Goa. It lasts till the onset of summer. Actually the winters and the springs are the best time to visit the beach state of Goa.

Goa Weather

Usually Goa experiences a temperate climate except during the rainy season, which lasts from June to September. It is due to the coastal Konkan region and the surroundings of Western Ghats that the weather of Goa is generally always pleasant and sunny. There are no extremes in temperature and no clear demarcations from one season to the other are found except for the monsoons.

The average temperature varies between 25°C - 30°C. The average rainfall is approximately 325cms. In summer the average daily hours of sunshine is nine to ten hours which becomes three to five hours during the monsoon.

Winter in Goa lasts for almost 2 and 1/2 to 3 months starting from late November to mid February. The max temperature recorded during winter is 11° C and the minimum comes down to 3° C. Summer is longer than winter by one month which sets off in mid March and continues till end of June. Maximum temperature recorded in Goa during summer is 45° C and minimum temperature is 25° C.

Goa Monsoon

The Goan climate feature is ruled by the monsoon, which takes place between June and the end of September. Goa is in the path of the southwest monsoon, thereby experiencing a dry period lasting six to eight months of the year, followed by the annual rainfall, which occurs over the remaining four months. During the two months preceding the onset of the monsoon the humidity boosts up and the clear skies become muddled and cloudy. During the monsoon, 250cm to 300cm of rain is normal although in the Western Ghats the downpour is considerably high than on the coast. Once the monsoon has run its course the skies are clear and the weather becomes pleasant.

Goa Hub presents a special report on weather in Goa, all for you. Help yourself with the information to make your stay in Goa a memorable one.