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Goa in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Sea conditions lead
Goa in May is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 32 °C, and the sea is about 30 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
62/100 · #7
Warmth
#3
Dryness
#7
Sun
#3
Sea warmth
#1
Published best categories: none
Goa · MayPhoto: A.Savin · FALClimate facts
- Average high
- 32 °C
- Average low
- 28 °C
- Sea
- 30 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 11 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 73 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 33 | 27 | 4 | 17 | 8.4 | 68 | 3.0 | 30 | 70 |
| May (selected) | 32 | 28 | 11 | 93 | 7.9 | 73 | 3.4 | 30 | 62 |
| June | 29 | 27 | 27 | 578 | 5.5 | 83 | 4.5 | 29 | 53 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (62/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | +8 | +1 °C | -0.8 °C | -6.5 | -76 mm | +0.5 h | -5.4 % | -0.4 m/s | -0.1 °C |
| June | -9 | -2.7 °C | -0.5 °C | +16.5 | +485 mm | -2.4 h | +10 % | +1.1 m/s | -0.5 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Goa in May?
The average daily high is around 32 °C, with an average daily low of about 28 °C.
Can you swim in Goa in May?
The sea is about 30 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Goa in May?
The curated estimate is about 11 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 93 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Goa?
By the climate score, January, February, November and December are the strongest months for Goa. For a beach trip: January, February, November and December. May is not among them.