Month guide · Goa · India
Goa in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Goa. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. The season begins: dry and sunny with calm seas, and prices rise towards December.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 4th-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 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with October (32°C (90°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:36
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:01
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Monsoon (June–September). Heavy rain on most days, rough seas and closed shacks, but lush green landscapes, full waterfalls and the lowest hotel rates.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- International Film Festival of India in Panaji (usually late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Goa.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 22°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Goa?
It is one of the best months to visit Goa. The season begins: dry and sunny with calm seas, and prices rise towards December.
+How warm is Goa in November?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Goa in November?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.