The short answer
When to go to Candolim Beach
The best window for Candolim Beach is November to February, when the air is dry, the sea is calmer and shacks and cafés are open. March is hotter and more humid, and shacks begin to close from April. From June to September the monsoon brings heavy rain and red flags, swimming and water sports are prohibited and shacks are dismantled. For older travellers, December and January are the most comfortable, though also the busiest and most expensive.
Month by month
Candolim Beach weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C | 20°C | 1 mm | Dry and sunny; shacks open and the sea at its calmest | |
| February | 32°C | 21°C | 0 mm | Dry, clear and warm; swimming and shacks at their best | |
| March | 33°C | 23°C | 0 mm | Hotter and more humid by day; beach best early or late | |
| April | 33°C | 25°C | 5 mm | Hot and sticky; some shacks begin to wind down | |
| May | 34°C | 26°C | 77 mm | Pre-monsoon heat; shacks dismantled and the sea turning rough | |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 890 mm | Monsoon: red flags, no swimming, most shacks closed | |
| July | 29°C | 24°C | 955 mm | Peak rain; sea closed to swimmers and water sports | |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 572 mm | Heavy rain; swimming and water sports prohibited | |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 304 mm | Rain easing but the sea is still rough | |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 156 mm | Shacks start to return; humid with occasional showers | |
| November | 34°C | 23°C | 21 mm | Season opens; drier air and calmer sea | |
| December | 33°C | 21°C | 3 mm | Peak season: dry, bright, busy and pricey |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Candolim Beach seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Dry and sunny; shacks open and the sea at its calmest
- February: Dry, clear and warm; swimming and shacks at their best
- December: Peak season: dry, bright, busy and pricey
Good, with small trade-offs: March and November
- March: Hotter and more humid by day; beach best early or late
- November: Season opens; drier air and calmer sea
Possible, with planning: April and October
- April: Hot and sticky; some shacks begin to wind down
- October: Shacks start to return; humid with occasional showers
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Pre-monsoon heat; shacks dismantled and the sea turning rough
- June: Monsoon: red flags, no swimming, most shacks closed
- July: Peak rain; sea closed to swimmers and water sports
- August: Heavy rain; swimming and water sports prohibited
- September: Rain easing but the sea is still rough
Useful answers
Best time to visit Candolim Beach: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Candolim Beach?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Candolim Beach, with March and November also good. The best window for Candolim Beach is November to February, when the air is dry, the sea is calmer and shacks and cafés are open. March is hotter and more humid, and shacks begin to close from April. From June to September the monsoon brings heavy rain and red flags, swimming and water sports are prohibited and shacks are dismantled. For older travellers, December and January are the most comfortable, though also the busiest and most expensive.
Which months should I avoid in Candolim Beach with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Pre-monsoon heat; shacks dismantled and the sea turning rough Monsoon: red flags, no swimming, most shacks closed
When does it rain most in Candolim 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.