The short answer
When to go to Arambol Beach
The best months for Arambol are November to February, with dry, sunny weather, calm seas and the cafés and shacks in full swing. March to May is hotter and more humid, and many shacks close as the season ends. The monsoon, from about June to September, brings very heavy rain, a rough sea and red flags, and swimming and coastal water sports are prohibited. Older travellers will find December to February most comfortable, but should book early for Christmas and New Year.
Month by month
Arambol Beach weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C | 20°C | 1 mm | Dry and sunny; peak season, so book ahead | |
| February | 32°C | 21°C | 0 mm | Dry and clear; calm sea and good paragliding winds | |
| March | 33°C | 23°C | 0 mm | Hotter; swim and walk early or late | |
| April | 33°C | 25°C | 5 mm | Hot and humid; shacks start closing | |
| May | 34°C | 26°C | 77 mm | Pre-monsoon heat; first showers, most shacks closed | |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 890 mm | Monsoon; red flags, no swimming or water sports | |
| July | 29°C | 24°C | 955 mm | Heaviest rain; sea very rough, most places shut | |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 572 mm | Monsoon continues; beach not for swimming | |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 304 mm | Rain easing but sea restrictions typically continue | |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 156 mm | Showers fade; shacks begin to reopen late in the month | |
| November | 34°C | 23°C | 21 mm | Dry and warm; season under way | |
| December | 33°C | 21°C | 3 mm | Peak season; crowds and high prices at Christmas and New Year |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Arambol Beach seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry and sunny; peak season, so book ahead
- February: Dry and clear; calm sea and good paragliding winds
- November: Dry and warm; season under way
- December: Peak season; crowds and high prices at Christmas and New Year
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Hotter; swim and walk early or late
Possible, with planning: April, May and October
- April: Hot and humid; shacks start closing
- May: Pre-monsoon heat; first showers, most shacks closed
- October: Showers fade; shacks begin to reopen late in the month
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July, August and September
- June: Monsoon; red flags, no swimming or water sports
- July: Heaviest rain; sea very rough, most places shut
- August: Monsoon continues; beach not for swimming
- September: Rain easing but sea restrictions typically continue
Useful answers
Best time to visit Arambol Beach: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Arambol Beach?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Arambol Beach, with March also good. The best months for Arambol are November to February, with dry, sunny weather, calm seas and the cafés and shacks in full swing. March to May is hotter and more humid, and many shacks close as the season ends. The monsoon, from about June to September, brings very heavy rain, a rough sea and red flags, and swimming and coastal water sports are prohibited. Older travellers will find December to February most comfortable, but should book early for Christmas and New Year.
Which months should I avoid in Arambol Beach with elderly parents?
June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon; red flags, no swimming or water sports Heaviest rain; sea very rough, most places shut
When does it rain most in Arambol Beach?
July is the wettest month, with about 955 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 34°C.