The Weather in Goa can be described with one word in general terms: Coastal. Most of Goa is a part of the coastal area of Concan. She is a rising Western Ghats mountain range on rock walls and separates the mountains from the Deccan plateau. It is in the tropical zone and near the Arabian Sea, so is the Weather of Goa is warm and moist for most of the year.

The month of May is the hottest day temperature around 35 ° C (95 ° F). To make it extreme, the heat coupled with high humidity. The monsoon comes early in June and has about a much needed rest. Thereafter, Goa receives the full blast monsoon with sudden downpours and tropical thunderstorms. It is during this time that Goa is at its most beautiful form – around with sprouting leaves. Most of the annual rainfall is received by the monsoon, which lasts until late September. Goa has a short cool season that lasts from mid December and February. These months are marked by cool nights with temperatures of about 20 ° C (68 ° F) and warm days with about 29 ° C (84 ° F). Moisture remains moderate. The nights are due to height difference a few degrees cooler inland.

Outside monsoon, there is no extreme of temperature and no clear demarcations from one season to another. The monsoon is the main attraction of Goa’s climate. The average rainfall is about 325 cms and during the monsoon, the average sunshine hours are three to five hours. During the next two months before the beginning of monsoon the humidity increases dramatically and clear skies are hazy and after dark. During monsoon are 250 cms to 300 cms very normal precipitation, although the rains in Western Ghats are considerable higher than those on the coast. Once the monsoon is already over, the sky was clear and the weather was very pleasant. For four or five months, from October to February, there is a cloudless blue sky, warm but not hot press and calm seas. By mid-March the humidity starts to rise, because the monsoon starts marching again.

Goa lies to 1200 km from the Tropic Of Cancer and has a tropical climate with pleasant weather all the year. The heavy rains are during June to Sept and summers are from Mar to May. Winters fro Nov to Mar are mild and pleasant. The classification of the weather into 3 seasons are the Winter, Summer and Monsoon.

The Goa Winter – most excellent season

The peak tourist season is during Winter from Nov-Mar. It is mild, pleasant and enjoyable at the beaches. The main Carnival festival is celebrated in Feb. Christmas and New Year are also celebrated with night parties with great excitement. You may plan in advance but also be ready to expect crowds in this season.

The Summer in Goa

These are the most sultry days in Goa but is a good time for a budget holiday. You may find heavy off season discounts on accommodations, sightseeing, dinners and drinks. Despite the heat, you have options of watching wildlife sanctuaries and spice plantations. The evenings are pleasant here.

The Monsoon in Goa

The monsoon during June is a relief for the people in Goa from dry hot summer. The welcome rains and low temperature is the most beautiful time in Goa when newly sprouted rice is in place of the bare red earth. Most of the tourists are yet to discover the charm of wet Goa with overflowing rivers, hills, trees dancing and fields with green vegetation. The Arabian Sea along the Goa coastline looks wild. You may explore eco tourism and spice plantations to make the most of your holidays.

The rainfall is heaviest during July receiving 90cm rain in a month. Rail, road and air travels are disrupted in this time. Strong winds and high seas also goes off limit at this period of the year in Goa.