Weather in Goa in October

How October compares

October is the 8th warmest month of the year in Goa and ranks 10th of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within India it is 1st of 2 (India in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Goa is 15.1°C warmer by day and 15.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Goa peaks at 29.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.2°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 24.1°C; one night in ten drops to 22.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 34.4°C (2018-10-29) and the coldest night 19.8°C (2018-10-31).

Rain in October

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 18 days with 1 mm or more, 168 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2019 with 463 mm, the driest 2004 with 49 mm. Humidity averages 84%, which makes the heat feel heavier than the thermometer suggests.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 28.3°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 27.7°C to 29.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in May (29.6°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:27 and sets about 18:14 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 65%.

Is October 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.

Hot days, humid air and warm evenings

Pack for heat rather than autumn: light, loose clothing will be more useful than the layers you leave London wearing. Goa's average daytime high is around 30°C, compared with London's 14.6°C in October. Humidity of 84% is the catch, making time outdoors feel sticky rather than comfortably dry. Keep strenuous plans away from midday and allow yourself shade breaks instead of filling every daylight hour. Nights average 24.1°C, so evenings offer limited relief from the warmth. This suits travellers who enjoy heat after sunset; it is less appealing if you rely on cool evenings to recover from a hot day.

Leave room for rain in your plans

October is still a wet choice, so avoid making every day's enjoyment depend on staying outdoors. About 18 rainy days does not mean constant rain, but it does make a rigid beach-only itinerary a gamble. There are about 4.0 hours of sunshine within 11.6 hours of daylight, so long days should not be confused with long stretches of clear sky. Keep plans movable, carry light rain protection and have something to do when being outside loses its appeal. The compromise is straightforward: October delivers heat, but not reliable dryness. If that trade-off sounds frustrating after a long-haul flight, consider the better-rated months instead.