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Goa in January
What January is really like in Goa: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Trinidade, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Goa. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and pleasantly warm with cool nights; high season continues after the New Year rush.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the 6th-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 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with December (33°C (91°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:03
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:22
- Daylight
- About 11.3 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, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Goa, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Castle · Candolim and Sinquerim
Fort Aguada
Go in the late afternoon and stay for sunset from the walls.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
Castle · Anjuna and Vagator
Chapora Fort
The ruined laterite walls of this 17th-century Portuguese fort crown a hill above Vagator beach and the Chapora River.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Couples
Castle · Panaji
Reis Magos Fort
Combine it with the Reis Magos church at the foot of the fort and lunch in Candolim.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Beach · Palolem and Agonda
Palolem Beach
A palm-fringed crescent of sand in Canacona with calm, swimmable water in season, wooden beach huts and boats offering trips to Butterfly Beach and dolphin spotting.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
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 20°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Goa?
One of the best months to visit Goa. The other best months are February and November–December. Compare every month.
Goa in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Goa?
It is one of the best months to visit Goa. Dry, sunny and pleasantly warm with cool nights; high season continues after the New Year rush.
+How warm is Goa in January?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Goa in January?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.