The short answer
When to go to Baga Beach
The best months for Baga are November to February, with dry, sunny weather, calm seas 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, rough seas 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 and expect crowds.
Month by month
Baga Beach weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C | 20°C | 1 mm | Dry, sunny and the busiest month; sea calm | |
| February | 32°C | 21°C | 0 mm | Dry and clear; fewer crowds than December | |
| March | 33°C | 23°C | 0 mm | Hotter and humid; swim early or late | |
| April | 33°C | 25°C | 5 mm | Hot and humid; many shacks start to close | |
| May | 34°C | 26°C | 77 mm | Pre-monsoon heat; first showers, shacks closing | |
| 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 shacks closed | |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 572 mm | Monsoon continues; beach not for swimming | |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 304 mm | Rain easing but swimming advisory typically continues | |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 156 mm | Showers fade; shacks begin to reopen late in month | |
| November | 34°C | 23°C | 21 mm | Dry, warm, season in full swing | |
| 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
Baga Beach seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry, sunny and the busiest month; sea calm
- February: Dry and clear; fewer crowds than December
- November: Dry, warm, season in full swing
- December: Peak season; crowds and high prices at Christmas and New Year
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Hotter and humid; swim early or late
Possible, with planning: April, May and October
- April: Hot and humid; many shacks start to close
- May: Pre-monsoon heat; first showers, shacks closing
- October: Showers fade; shacks begin to reopen late in 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 shacks closed
- August: Monsoon continues; beach not for swimming
- September: Rain easing but swimming advisory typically continues
Useful answers
Best time to visit Baga Beach: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Baga Beach?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Baga Beach, with March also good. The best months for Baga are November to February, with dry, sunny weather, calm seas 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, rough seas 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 and expect crowds.
Which months should I avoid in Baga 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 shacks closed
When does it rain most in Baga 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.