Weather in Goa in August

How August compares

August is the 12th warmest month of the year in Goa and ranks 105th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within India it is 2nd of 2 (India in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Goa is 5.5°C warmer by day and 10.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in August

The typical August day in Goa peaks at 26.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 28.2°C or more. About 97% of days top 25°C and 1 in 250 pass 30°C. Nights average 24.1°C; one night in ten drops to 23.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 31.1°C (1998-08-24) and the coldest night 22.0°C (2000-08-10).

Rain in August

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 30 days with 1 mm or more, 689 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2014 with 1051 mm, the driest 2015 with 253 mm. Humidity averages 90%.

Sea temperature in August

The sea averages 26.9°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 26.3°C to 27.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in May (29.6°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 0.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:20 and sets about 18:59 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 93%.

Is August a good time to visit Goa?

It is a reasonable choice: hot days but expect showers. The best months for Goa on our scoring are February, January, December; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Warm days, sticky evenings

August is Goa's coolest month by average daytime temperature, but it still feels warm by UK standards. The average high is 26.9°C, compared with London's 21.4°C, and nights only ease to about 24°C. Humidity of 90% is the bigger comfort issue: even without extreme daytime heat, conditions can feel sticky, and evenings offer little cooling down. Pack loose, lightweight clothing and favour accommodation where you can cool off comfortably. Keep outdoor plans unhurried, especially around midday. This is a better fit if you enjoy steady warmth than if you need crisp evenings or dry air to feel comfortable.

Warm sea, but rain shapes the holiday

The sea averages about 27°C, so water temperature is suitable for swimming. That does not make August a dependable beach month: rain is frequent and bright sunshine is limited, despite 12.5 hours of daylight. Treat beach time as something to fit around the weather rather than the centre of every day. Sea temperature alone cannot tell you whether conditions are safe, so follow local advice before entering the water. Bring lightweight waterproofs, protect anything that needs to stay dry and leave room to change plans. August suits someone happy to take outdoor opportunities as they come; it is a poor match for a holiday focused on sunbathing.