October – This month marks the beginning of the official ‘Goa season’. The weather is agreeable with day time temperatures in the region of 28°C and night time temperatures around 24° C. The sea is calm, warm and safe for swimming.
November – Though the sun is always shining and cheerful, this month gets a little cooler with day time temperatures hovering at 25°C and night time temperatures at 22°C. The sea is generally calm, warm and safe for swimming.
December to end of February – This is generally considered to be the best time to be in Goa. The sun is always out. Day temperatures are usually at 24°C, and night temperatures at 20°C. The sea is generally calm, warm and safe for swimming.
March and April – March onwards the temperatures usually start rising. In fact, by the end of March the day temperatures are known to go up to 35°C; while night temperatures are around 28°C. April is quite hot with day temperatures that go up to about 37°C; and night temperatures up to 30°C. The sea is generally calm, warm and safe for swimming.
May – May is possibly the hottest month in Goa. Daytime temperatures go up to 38°C; with night temperatures up to 31°C. There is a chance of pre-monsoon showers after the 15th of May after which the sea is likely to be choppy and unsafe for swimming.