Month guide · Goa · India
Goa in July
What July is really like in Goa: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 27 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. The wettest month, with near-daily downpours; waterfalls are at their fullest and hotel prices at their lowest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 27
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in July
July is the 11th-warmest month in Goa: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 27 of its 31 days. Compared with June (30°C (86°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:08
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Hot season (March–May). Hot and increasingly humid, with quieter beaches, lower prices and the cashew and mango season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 1 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Goa, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Beach · Palolem and Agonda
Palolem Beach
Rent a kayak in the morning when the sea is flat, and take a boat to Butterfly Beach before it gets busy.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Religious site · Ponda
Shri Mangueshi Temple
One of Goa's most important Hindu temples, dedicated to Shiva as Mangesh, set among hills in Priol near Ponda.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
Island · Old Goa
Divar Island
Take the ferry from the Old Goa jetty and ride up to the church on the hill for views over the river.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
- History
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
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Goa.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 25°C and 27 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Goa?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Goa in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Goa?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The wettest month, with near-daily downpours; waterfalls are at their fullest and hotel prices at their lowest.
+How warm is Goa in July?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Goa in July?
Expect rain on about 27 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.