Weather in Goa in March

How March compares

March is the 3rd warmest month of the year in Goa and ranks 6th of 134 destinations we compare for March - see where else is hot in March. Within India it is 1st of 2 (India in March). Against London's average high of 10.5°C in March, Goa is 21.6°C warmer by day and 19.3°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in March

The typical March day in Goa peaks at 32.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 33.6°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 22.6°C; one night in ten drops to 20.2°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest March day here reached 36.2°C (2013-03-05) and the coldest night 17.4°C (2012-03-09).

Rain in March

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 6 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest March was 2008 with 85 mm, the driest 1992 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 72%.

Sea temperature in March

The sea averages 28.5°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 27.8°C to 29.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in May (29.6°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:42 and sets about 18:45 local time in mid-March. Average cloud cover is 24%.

Is March a good time to visit Goa?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. 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.

Expect proper heat, not gentle spring warmth

Goa in March calls for a slower pace than you might adopt on a mild-weather holiday. Temperatures reach 30°C on 95% of days, so cooler afternoons are not something to rely on. Humidity averages 72%, which can make being out in the heat feel more demanding. Choose loose, lightweight clothing and accommodation with cooling you can depend on at night. Early starts make sense for anything active, while midday is better kept flexible for shade and rests. Evenings remain warm on average, so pack mainly for summer conditions rather than expecting a distinctly cool end to the day.

Good conditions for swimming, with little rain

The sea is warm enough for comfortable swimming rather than a bracing dip, making March a good fit if time in the water matters more than cooler air. That temperature does not tell you about currents or local swimming conditions, so follow advice where you swim. On land, about 9 hours of sunshine a day gives you plenty of scope for outdoor plans, though sun protection and shade deserve priority. Rain is usually a minor interruption, with about 1 rainy day during the month. A largely dry holiday is a reasonable expectation, not a guarantee; keep plans flexible rather than assuming every day will be rain-free.