Month guide · Goa · India
Goa in December
What December is really like in Goa: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
December is one of the best months to visit Goa. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Peak season: dry, sunny and festive, with the highest prices and crowds between Christmas and New Year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 5th-warmest month in Goa: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with November (33°C (91°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 06:52
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 18:06
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Post-monsoon (October). Humid and green as the rains fade; shacks begin reopening and prices are still moderate.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Feast of St Francis Xavier at Old Goa (3 December)
- Goa Liberation Day (19 December)
- Christmas and New Year celebrations
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Old Goa
Church of St Francis of Assisi and Archaeological Museum
Behind the Sé, the Church of St Francis of Assisi has a painted, gilded interior, and its former convent houses the Archaeological Survey of India's museum with portraits of Portuguese viceroys, Hindu sculpture and hero stones from before colonial rule.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Colva and Benaulim
Goa Chitra Museum
Take the guided tour; the guides explain how each tool was used in paddy farming and toddy tapping.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Old Goa
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Completed in 1605, this Jesuit church holds the remains of St Francis Xavier in a silver casket above a marble tomb gifted by the Medici.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Free
Neighbourhood · Panaji
Fontainhas Latin Quarter
Walk in the early morning or late afternoon for the best light on the facades, and respect residents' privacy when taking photos.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Goa.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 21°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Goa?
It is one of the best months to visit Goa. Peak season: dry, sunny and festive, with the highest prices and crowds between Christmas and New Year.
+How warm is Goa in December?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Goa in December?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.