India (Goa) · December
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, ↑ warmestØ day↑ warmest | 32° (90°)35° (95°) | 32° (90°)35° (95°) | 33° (91°)35° (95°) | 34° (93°)35° (95°) | 34° (93°)36° (97°) | 31° (88°)33° (91°) | 29° (84°)31° (88°) | 30° (86°)31° (88°) | 30° (86°)32° (90°) | 32° (90°)34° (93°) | 33° (91°)35° (95°) | 33° (91°)35° (95°) |
Ø night, ↓ coldestØ night↓ coldest | 22° (72°)19° (66°) | 23° (73°)20° (68°) | 25° (77°)21° (70°) | 27° (81°)24° (75°) | 28° (82°)24° (75°) | 26° (79°)23° (73°) | 26° (79°)23° (73°) | 25° (77°)23° (73°) | 25° (77°)23° (73°) | 25° (77°)22° (72°) | 24° (75°)20° (68°) | 23° (73°)19° (66°) |
☀️Sunshine | 10h | 10h | 10h | 10h | 8h | 4h | 3h | 4h | 5h | 7h | 9h | 9h |
🌊Water Temp | 28° (82°) | 28° (82°) | 29° (84°) | 30° (86°) | 31° (88°) | 30° (86°) | 29° (84°) | 28° (82°) | 28° (82°) | 29° (84°) | 29° (84°) | 29° (84°) |
🌧Rain Days | 0d2mm (0.1") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 1d9mm (0.4") | 1d14mm (0.5") | 4d96mm (3.8") | 24d856mm (33.7") | 28d1009mm (39.7") | 24d582mm (22.9") | 18d420mm (16.5") | 10d202mm (8.0") | 3d40mm (1.6") | 1d13mm (0.5") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · ↑ warmest day · ↓ coldest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
December is one of the best months to visit India (Goa) — with 9 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 33°C (91°F).
Daytime highs average 33°C (91°F), cooling to 23°C (73°F) at night (daily average: 27°C (81°F)). Peaks reach around 35°C (95°F), the coldest nights around 19°C (66°F). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 1 rain day with 13 mm (0.5 in) total. The water is a warm 29°C (84°F) — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in December are ideal.
Goa at its peak: the north around Anjuna and Vagator lively, the south around Palolem idyllic and quieter. In February carnival breaks out — four days of Portuguese-tropical tradition with masks, samba and floats.
Packing list for India (Goa) in December
- Light summer clothes
- Swimwear and beach towel
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Insect repellent
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is December a good time to visit India (Goa)?
- Yes — December is one of the best months to visit India (Goa) (Climate Score: 91/100). High temperatures (33°C (91°F)), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in India (Goa) in December?
- In December, India (Goa) sees daily highs of 33°C (91°F). Nights cool to 23°C (73°F), with a daily average of 27°C (81°F). Peaks reach around 35°C (95°F), the coldest nights around 19°C (66°F).
- How much rain falls in India (Goa) in December?
- In December, India (Goa) receives an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain over 1 rain day. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does India (Goa) get in December?
- India (Goa) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in December — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in India (Goa) in December?
- Water temperature in India (Goa) in December averages 29°C (84°F) — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
