Weather in Goa in November

How November compares

November is the 6th warmest month of the year in Goa and ranks 1st of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within India it is 1st of 2 (India in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, Goa is 21.1°C warmer by day and 18.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in November

The typical November day in Goa peaks at 31.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 33.1°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 22.9°C; one night in ten drops to 20.5°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 35.3°C (2019-11-26) and the coldest night 17.0°C (2012-11-20).

Rain in November

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 32 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2010 with 221 mm, the driest 2005 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 71%.

Sea temperature in November

The sea averages 28.5°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 27.9°C to 29.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in May (29.6°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.3 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:37 and sets about 18:02 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 43%.

Is November a good time to visit Goa?

Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain. 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 heat rather than gentle warmth

November is properly hot in Goa: 85% of days reach 30°C, so plan for heat rather than hoping for an occasional warm afternoon. Humidity averages 71%, which can make walking around feel sticky, particularly near midday. Put more active plans earlier in the day and leave room for shade and breaks when the heat builds. Loose, breathable clothing is more useful than the layers you would wear at home. Evenings stay warm on average, though a light layer may suit you on cooler nights. London's November daytime high is 10.4°C, so give yourself time to adjust rather than filling your arrival day with outdoor activity.

Good swimming weather, with room for showers

The sea is warm enough for comfortable swimming, making November a sensible choice if time in the water matters more to you than keeping cool on land. Rain is still part of the picture, with about 4 rainy days across the month, so avoid treating every outdoor plan as fixed. A shower need not dictate your whole holiday, but a flexible schedule is useful. There are about 6.4 hours of sunshine within 11.3 hours of daylight: plenty of scope for outdoor time, without a promise of clear skies throughout. Carry sun protection and something light for rain, and take shade breaks rather than staying out through the strongest heat.