India (Goa) · October
Low seasonIndia · Asia
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
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in November.
October in India (Goa) is generally manageable, but with 10 rain days it's not a reliably sunny month. Better conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, November, and December.
Daytime highs average 32°C (90°F), cooling to 25°C (77°F) at night (daily average: 28°C (82°F)). Peaks reach around 34°C (93°F), the coldest nights around 22°C (72°F). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 10 rain days with 202 mm (8.0 in) total. The water is a warm 29°C (84°F) — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Sun protection, a hat, and plenty of water are essential at these temperatures. Plan activities for early morning or evening.
Monsoon season: a dramatically green landscape, empty beaches, heavy rain. Most tourist restaurants close — for a small circle of monsoon lovers, this is Goa at its most intense.
Packing list for India (Goa) in October
- Light summer clothes
- Swimwear and beach towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Light umbrella or rain poncho
- Insect repellent
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is October a good time to visit India (Goa)?
- October is not an optimal month for India (Goa) (Score: 72/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, April, May, November, and December.
- How warm is it in India (Goa) in October?
- In October, India (Goa) sees daily highs of 32°C (90°F). Nights cool to 25°C (77°F), with a daily average of 28°C (82°F). Peaks reach around 34°C (93°F), the coldest nights around 22°C (72°F).
- How much rain falls in India (Goa) in October?
- In October, India (Goa) receives an average of 202 mm (8.0 in) of rain over 10 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does India (Goa) get in October?
- India (Goa) averages 7 sunshine hours per day in October — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in India (Goa) in October?
- Water temperature in India (Goa) in October averages 29°C (84°F) — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
