Goa
has a very pleasant climate and it remains more or less the same
throughout the year. This temperate climatic condition is one of the key
factors that attract tourists in hordes to Goa. Due to the favorable
location in the western coast, Goa experiences maritime climate. The
weather of Goa is very pleasant and makes it ideal for tourists visiting
here to explore the place without worrying much about sudden change in
temperatures. The weather & climate of Goa is such that there is not
much of a difference in the diurnal range of temperature as well.
Summers
Summers can be a bit harsh with maximum temperatures soaring to almost
40o Celsius at times. The afternoons are especially hot and the people
of Goa take an afternoon break known as "Siesta" which lasts
from 1 - 4pm. During this time, the people prefer sitting within their
homes and even the shops close down before opening up again after 4. The
summer months are from April to June.
Monsoons
The monsoons in Goa start around late June or by July. It lasts till
September and the weather becomes very pleasant after that. The monsoons
in Goa can be pretty heavy with continuous rainfalls and very little
sunshine. The average annual rainfall received by Goa during monsoons is
around 325 centimeters.
Winters
After the monsoons comes the perfect weather that is considered the
best time to visit Goa. From October to March the weather remains just
perfect with the right amount of sun, chillness in the evenings and
pleasant breeze blowing all day long. The minimum temperature can come
down to almost 5o Celsius, but it is quite rare.
