Best Time To Visit Goa

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Best time to visit Goa

BEST TIME TO VISIT GOA

Best-Time-To-Visit-Goa
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We all know November to February is Goa’s most visited peak season. All the lit up streets and tourist all over the globe enjoy Christmas and night markets, beautiful beaches and nature during this season . Winter season is Goa’s most expensive season. March to May is considered to be moderate season. you can still expect tourists on the road . This season is best for Summer festivals and water sports . June – September is considered relatively low season in Goa , due to rainy days there is limitation to enjoy beaches but this
time is best suited for those who wants to avoid crowded streets and love monsoon and shaded so greens .
Goa is made for entire year , what type of Goa you want to enjoy is totally your choice . Some poetic and nature lovers state that they have not seen anything beautiful like a rain in goa. When palm trees smash on each other , the beautiful roads goa are all wet its time to stop by on a street and have warm street food and cup of chai. Some party lovers will always love to visit goa during winters to enjoy best of the Christmas lights and moon nights. No matter which season you visit goa , it will show you different type of it’s side
which you will definitely feel worth visiting and you feel that you have chosen the best time to visit Goa.. Goa is a happy place which can refresh your mind all over the year no matter which time of the year you visit . However depending on your needs its best to look into the seasonal events and temperature that you prefer before you visit Goa.

Winter Season (November – February)

From November to February is the best time to visit Goa. Tourists are on peak during this season, and this is Goa’s busiest time. The pleasant whether allows tourist to comfortably lay down on a beach and enjoy breeze of Goa. Temperatures stays from 20 to 22 degree Celsius. Goa and its wide range of beaches has to offer variety of water sports. This season is the best time to do various water sports activities. We wall know most of the Goan population is Christian, December is the time of festival for them . Christmas is celebrated on large-scale all-over goa. During Decembers it is the time to witness Christmas markets, lights and carnivals everywhere. This season also offers many local events and local festivals that goan people celebrate during new year’s. You can spend your afternoon in cozy café or beach side villa and enjoy sunset on Goa’s one of the most beautiful beaches during winter without catching a cold or burnt in Sun. All Goan markets are open during this season. Night markets, moon light parties and day trips are popular things among tourist during this season. Since this is Goa’s peak season we advise you to book your tickets for travel or any events in much advance. You can choose to be in South Goa if you want a peaceful time and serine vacation. North Goa is for you if you like to hang out in busy streets, all lit up area, fellow tourists, and crowds all over. You can rent a scooter and have a trip to off beat places of goa to find out some hidden gems, hidden caves and forts . Natural beauty of Goa will make you surprise as it offers some of the most unique historical places of India.

Summer Season (March – May)

March to May is considered as dry season and perfect if you would like to get tanned on beaches and enjoy summer in Goa. Early march is sometimes considered as carnival season. Summertime is best season for Mango lovers. Temperature falls between 25 to 35 degrees Celsius in summertime. This is perfect time if you love doing water sports like snorkeling, jet skiing and scuba diving to beat the heat . You can have your favorite drink and lay down on beach shore to enjoy sunsets. Cruises are best options to enjoy summer in Goa, you can spend your bright day inside the cruise enjoying inhouse dining and many shows and evenings on streets of goa as sun gets down you can feel a breeze. Summer is best option if you want to avoid peak season of goa which is November to February, hotel, events and travels rates are comparatively cheaper in summer than winter. We advise you to carry your sunscreens, sunglasses and even umbrella. Do checkout amazing deals on events and shopping because of off season, you can enjoy this amazing deal. Summer is best time to explore goa’s cafes and hidden natural gems like caves and rivers. You can beat the hit by wearing cool cotton, always carrying water bottle with you to keep yourself hydrated and yes if you do visit Goa in summers, do not forget to treat yourself with amazing mangos, Alphonso and Kesar are widely available in all over goa. Some restaurants and cafes offer summer special drinks and dishes which you would not want to miss.

Monsoon Season (June – August)

If you are a nature lover and love to witness rains, subtle drizzles, and thunderstorms you must visit Goa in Monsoon. Temperature varies between 22 to 30 degree Celsius during rainy season. Monsoons are to witness shades of green . everywhere you can see paddy fields and beautiful waves of palm trees. This is the best time to visit this tropical place if you are someone who does not like crowd and into the nature. Many of the road transportation to goa from surrounding states have beautiful scenic views on the way, waterfalls on the roads are mesmerizing. Since this is not the peak season for tourists, most of the places and events have better prices . We advice you to check weather forecast before you book your tickets during this season . Monsson is time for local fisherman’s to celebrate festivals and make some amazing goan sweets like Patolleanchem. Since there are limited options available to do on beach during rainy
season , it is best time to enjoy amazing casino cruised in Goa . Casino offers full night access to floating cruise where you can enjoy food, performance and card games . Some off beat cafes and restaurants near paddy fields will give you most amazing time in Goa during Rainy season. You can even enjoy Rice Field tours with locals. You must want to visit off beats of Goa where you can find some amazing waterfalls and rivers that make goa one of the most beautiful nature states of India. While enjoying monsoon season in Goa You must take care while driving a vehicle or climbing a waterfall, we always wish you to have a
safe trips all the time. many of the visitors decide that this off season is best tie to visit Goa so that they can enjoy unseen things of Goa.

Season and Month wise temperature in Goa for Best time to Visit Goa

Travel SeasonMin/Max Temperature Season /WeatherActivities
March – May25-37 degree
Celsius
Summer time,
hot and sunny.
Water sports,
Sunsets , best
time to enjoy
tropical fruits
June – August22 -30 degree
Celsius
Monsson time,
Rainy and
thunderstorms.
Enjoy Cafes and
Cruises, paddy
fields and local
goan food &
monsoon
festivals.
November – March20 to 22 degrees
Celsius
Wintertime,
Cool and Pleasant
Beaches, Night
markets, Parties,
watersports,
shopping
Goa Season Chart

We have listed doen the details on best time to visit Goa. We have noted all the details about the weather, seasonal activities, food and drink and spots to visit. Hope this information is helpful. For the travel updates and details please visit travellernation.com.

FAQs

1.In which month is Goa best?
Ans: In all season Goa has different taste of travel but according to temperature visitors prefer to visit Goa on November to February. Temperature would be 21 to 27 degree Celsius. You can choose your best time to visit Goa according to information and details provided in this post.

2.Which is the cheapest month to visit Goa?
Ans : In Summer March, April, May and October. As the Goa is less crowdy in summer, you will get discounts on most of the hotel deals and food as well.

3. Which month is Goa less crowded?
Ans : In rainy season (June to September)Goa is less crowded.