Month guide · Goa · India
Goa in February
What February is really like in Goa: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Goa. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Dry and sunny with calm seas; Carnival brings parades to Panaji and other towns in some years.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 7th-warmest month in Goa: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 28 days. Compared with January (32°C (90°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:58
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:37
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°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, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Goa Carnival — float parades before Lent (usually February or early March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Castle · Palolem and Agonda
Cabo de Rama Fort
The crumbling ramparts of this hilltop fort in South Goa sit on cliffs above the sea, with a small whitewashed church still in use inside the walls and paths to secluded coves below.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- History
Nature · Panaji
Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Go early in the morning at high tide, when canoes can enter the narrow channels and birds are most active.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Experience · Panaji
Mandovi River sunset cruise
Hour-long evening cruises leave from the Panaji jetty and sail along the Mandovi towards the river mouth with Goan folk dances and music on deck.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Views
Religious site · Old Goa
Basilica of Bom Jesus
Visit early in the morning before tour buses arrive, and dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Free
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Goa.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 21°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Goa?
It is one of the best months to visit Goa. Dry and sunny with calm seas; Carnival brings parades to Panaji and other towns in some years.
+How warm is Goa in February?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Goa in February?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.