India (Goa) · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonIndia · Asia
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 32° | 32° | 33° | 34° | 34° | 31° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 33° |
MINMIN | 22° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° |
☀️Sunshine | 10h | 10h | 10h | 10h | 8h | 4h | 3h | 4h | 5h | 7h | 9h | 9h |
🌊Water Temp | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
🌧Rain Days | 0d2mm | 0d0mm | 1d9mm | 1d14mm | 4d96mm | 24d856mm | 28d1009mm | 24d582mm | 18d420mm | 10d202mm | 3d40mm | 1d13mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is among the best months in India (Goa): only 4 rain days, 33°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime highs reach 33°C with a daily average of 30°C — nights stay warm at 27°C. The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 4 rain days with 96 mm total. The water is a warm 30°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in May are ideal.
Übergangszeit: Es wird heißer, die Party-Backpacker reisen ab, das Meer rauer. Günstigste Preise, authentischste Einblicke in das goasische Leben.
Packing list for India (Goa) in May
- Luftige Kleidung aus Leinen oder Baumwolle
- Leichte Abendkleidung
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit India (Goa)?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit India (Goa) (Climate Score: 82/100). Pleasant temperatures (33°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (4) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in India (Goa) in May?
- In May, India (Goa) sees daily highs of 33°C. Nights cool to 27°C, with a daily average of 30°C.
- How much rain falls in India (Goa) in May?
- In May, India (Goa) receives an average of 96 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does India (Goa) get in May?
- India (Goa) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in India (Goa) in May?
- Water temperature in India (Goa) in May averages 30°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
