The short answer
When to go to Calangute Beach
The best window is November to February, when the weather is dry and bright and shacks and water sports are fully running. March is workable but warmer and more humid, while April and May are hot. June to September is the monsoon: sea swimming and water sports are prohibited and many shacks close. For older travellers, November or early February offer comfortable temperatures with fewer crowds than the Christmas and New Year peak.
Month by month
Calangute Beach weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C | 20°C | 1 mm | Dry and sunny; peak season, crowded | |
| February | 32°C | 21°C | 0 mm | Dry and comfortable; shacks fully open | |
| March | 33°C | 23°C | 0 mm | Getting warmer and more humid | |
| April | 33°C | 25°C | 5 mm | Hot and humid; crowds thin | |
| May | 34°C | 26°C | 77 mm | Hot, pre-monsoon showers; shacks start closing | |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 890 mm | Monsoon; sea closed to swimming | |
| July | 29°C | 24°C | 955 mm | Heaviest rain; shacks closed | |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 572 mm | Monsoon; rough sea, water sports barred | |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 304 mm | Rain easing; sea still rough | |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 156 mm | Shacks reopening; showers possible | |
| November | 34°C | 23°C | 21 mm | Dry, bright, season picks up | |
| December | 33°C | 21°C | 3 mm | Peak season; book early, expect crowds |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Calangute Beach seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry and sunny; peak season, crowded
- February: Dry and comfortable; shacks fully open
- November: Dry, bright, season picks up
- December: Peak season; book early, expect crowds
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Getting warmer and more humid
Possible, with planning: April, May and October
- April: Hot and humid; crowds thin
- May: Hot, pre-monsoon showers; shacks start closing
- October: Shacks reopening; showers possible
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July, August and September
- June: Monsoon; sea closed to swimming
- July: Heaviest rain; shacks closed
- August: Monsoon; rough sea, water sports barred
- September: Rain easing; sea still rough
Useful answers
Best time to visit Calangute Beach: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Calangute Beach?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Calangute Beach, with March also good. The best window is November to February, when the weather is dry and bright and shacks and water sports are fully running. March is workable but warmer and more humid, while April and May are hot. June to September is the monsoon: sea swimming and water sports are prohibited and many shacks close. For older travellers, November or early February offer comfortable temperatures with fewer crowds than the Christmas and New Year peak.
Which months should I avoid in Calangute Beach with elderly parents?
June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon; sea closed to swimming Heaviest rain; shacks closed
When does it rain most in Calangute 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.