India (Goa) · January
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 32° (90°)28– (82–)35 (95) | 32° (90°)29– (84–)35 (95) | 33° (91°)30– (86–)35 (95) | 34° (93°)31– (88–)35 (95) | 34° (93°)30– (86–)36 (97) | 31° (88°)26– (79–)33 (91) | 29° (84°)26– (79–)31 (88) | 30° (86°)26– (79–)31 (88) | 30° (86°)26– (79–)32 (90) | 32° (90°)27– (81–)34 (93) | 33° (91°)29– (84–)35 (95) | 33° (91°)29– (84–)35 (95) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 22° (72°)19– (66–)24 (75) | 23° (73°)20– (68–)25 (77) | 25° (77°)21– (70–)27 (81) | 27° (81°)24– (75–)28 (82) | 28° (82°)24– (75–)29 (84) | 26° (79°)23– (73–)28 (82) | 26° (79°)23– (73–)27 (81) | 25° (77°)23– (73–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)23– (73–)26 (79) | 25° (77°)22– (72–)26 (79) | 24° (75°)20– (68–)26 (79) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)26 (79) |
☀️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 · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
January is one of the best months to visit India (Goa) — with 10 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 32°C (90°F).
Daytime highs average 32°C (90°F), cooling to 22°C (72°F) at night (daily average: 26°C (79°F)). Peaks reach around 35°C (95°F), the coldest nights around 19°C (66°F). With 10 sunshine hours per day, January is one of the sunniest months — 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain over 0 days. The water is a warm 28°C (82°F) — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in January 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 January
- Light summer clothes
- Swimwear and beach towel
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Insect repellent
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit India (Goa)?
- Yes — January is one of the best months to visit India (Goa) (Climate Score: 96/100). Pleasant temperatures (32°C (90°F)), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in India (Goa) in January?
- In January, India (Goa) sees daily highs of 32°C (90°F). Nights cool to 22°C (72°F), with a daily average of 26°C (79°F). Peaks reach around 35°C (95°F), the coldest nights around 19°C (66°F).
- How much rain falls in India (Goa) in January?
- In January, India (Goa) receives an average of 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does India (Goa) get in January?
- India (Goa) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in January — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in India (Goa) in January?
- Water temperature in India (Goa) in January averages 28°C (82°F) — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
