Goa Weather

Goa is one of the most beautiful states in the country that has been blessed with unmatched natural beauty and splendor. Goa is mostly a year round destination and one finds tourists visiting this beautiful state all throughout the year. But there are a couple of months in the year when Goa is at its best when the shimmering beaches, emerald green landscapes, historic monuments and the festive spirit come alive especially during the months between October and February. These couple of months undoubtedly forms the peak season. It is during the Christmas and New Year's holidays when this tiny paradise reaches it crescendo as people from all over the world throng to the beautiful surroundings of Goa. The state bursts with an infectious and an enthusiastic spirit and there’s a celebratory mood everywhere since Goa definitely turns into a party capital. Honeymoon couples, families, friends and tourists from all over the world flock to this amazing state to join in the festivities that take place on the beaches, the clubs, hotels, pubs and bars, markets and practically every other place one can think of. The temperatures range between 15° - 25° Celsius thereby making it perfect to enjoy an equally perfect honeymoon.

But there's also another aspect to this, which may not make it suitable for everyone to visit Goa during this season. Since Goa is the most preferred destination during the holiday season therefore the rates can tend to be much higher in comparison to other months of the year. This may stall the plan of a lot of honeymoon couples that may be planning a trip on a more affordable budget. But this does not mean that a couple needs to lose heart and give up on the thought of visiting Goa, because Goa can depict a different side to it which is equally charming and enchanting even in other months such as the monsoon months.

The monsoon season begins in June and brings the much welcome rain thereby bringing down the temperatures and the state does look amazingly beautiful wrapped in a blanket of different shades of green. The temperatures plummet from almost 25° to 35° Celsius during the summer months to 20° to 30° Celsius during the monsoons. Discover the irresistible charms of Goa during this season when the rivers overflow and the hills are covered with lush verdant vegetation. Though the beaches are extremely rough and it is not advisable to swim or go near it but it does make for a pretty sight and a couple can get all the privacy they want because there’s hardly any crowds to interrupt their romantic sojourn. The monsoons lasts till the month of September and since it does not attract to many tourists therefore even the hotel and airfares are available at a discounted rate.

Summer months that extend from March to May do also constitute the off season, however it is not advisable to visit Goa during this time of the year because it can be quite hot, balmy and humid. But if you want to catch the lazy side of Goa then this is the perfect time because everyone is in a lazy mood and you can think of enjoying long siesta afternoons and cool summer evenings. Summers are a good option to visit Goa for those honeymoon couples that may be on a budget because one is guaranteed to get some great deals on travel and accommodation.