Season guide · Goa · India
Goa in the post-monsoon
October: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Humid and green as the rains fade; shacks begin reopening and prices are still moderate. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 6 rainy days across October.
Key facts
- Months
- October
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 6
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the post-monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 6 | 11.8 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 6 of the year's roughly 103 rainy days fall in these 1 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the post-monsoon
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Dussehra and Diwali, with Narakasura effigies burnt on Diwali eve (October or November)
Make the most of the weather
Castle · Palolem and Agonda
Cabo de Rama Fort
Visit in the late afternoon for sunset over the sea, and wear sturdy shoes for the walls.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- History
Nature · Panaji
Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Mangrove forest on Chorão Island, reached by ferry from Ribandar, protects kingfishers, herons, egrets and occasionally crocodiles.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Experience · Panaji
Mandovi River sunset cruise
Choose an early-evening departure to catch sunset over the river mouth.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Views
Castle · Candolim and Sinquerim
Fort Aguada
Built by the Portuguese in 1612 to guard the mouth of the Mandovi, the fort had a freshwater spring that supplied passing ships.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
Castle · Anjuna and Vagator
Chapora Fort
Climb at sunset, wear proper shoes for the rocky path and take water, as there is little shade.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Couples
Day trips in the post-monsoon
- Sindhudurg Fort and Malvan (About 3 hours by road from Panaji) — Built by Shivaji in the 1660s on an island off Malvan in Maharashtra, Sindhudurg is reached by short boat ride.
- Dudhsagar Falls (About 2 hours by road and jeep) — A four-tiered waterfall about 310 metres high on the Goa–Karnataka border, inside Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the post-monsoon a good time to visit Goa?
It is a trade-off: Humid and green as the rains fade; shacks begin reopening and prices are still moderate. The best months overall are November–February.
+What is the weather like in Goa in the post-monsoon?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 6 rainy days over the season.