The short answer
When to go to Diu
The best window is November to February, when days are dry and sunny with highs around 30°C and cool nights. October and March are workable but warmer. April and May are hot and humid, and the monsoon from June to September brings very heavy rain, with July the wettest. Older travellers will find the winter months the most comfortable for the fort and beaches, and should still plan around the midday heat.
Month by month
Diu weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 12°C | 0 mm | Dry, sunny and mild; ideal for fort and beach days | |
| February | 30°C | 13°C | 0 mm | Dry and comfortable; clear skies | |
| March | 32°C | 16°C | 0 mm | Warming up but still dry; carry a hat | |
| April | 33°C | 20°C | 0 mm | Hot and humid; stick to mornings and evenings | |
| May | 34°C | 25°C | 4 mm | Hot and humid; pre-monsoon, swimming warm | |
| June | 33°C | 26°C | 143 mm | Monsoon begins; rough sea, beaches often unsafe | |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 365 mm | Heaviest rain of the year; sea very rough | |
| August | 31°C | 24°C | 154 mm | Wet and windy; sightseeing disrupted | |
| September | 32°C | 22°C | 145 mm | Rain tails off but sea stays rough | |
| October | 34°C | 21°C | 19 mm | Rains over, still hot at midday; mornings pleasant | |
| November | 33°C | 16°C | 17 mm | Cooler nights, clear days; start of the high season | |
| December | 30°C | 14°C | 0 mm | Pleasant days and cool nights; busy around holidays |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Diu seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry, sunny and mild; ideal for fort and beach days
- February: Dry and comfortable; clear skies
- November: Cooler nights, clear days; start of the high season
- December: Pleasant days and cool nights; busy around holidays
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming up but still dry; carry a hat
- October: Rains over, still hot at midday; mornings pleasant
Possible, with planning: April and May
- April: Hot and humid; stick to mornings and evenings
- May: Hot and humid; pre-monsoon, swimming warm
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July, August and September
- June: Monsoon begins; rough sea, beaches often unsafe
- July: Heaviest rain of the year; sea very rough
- August: Wet and windy; sightseeing disrupted
- September: Rain tails off but sea stays rough
Useful answers
Best time to visit Diu: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Diu?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Diu, with March and October also good. The best window is November to February, when days are dry and sunny with highs around 30°C and cool nights. October and March are workable but warmer. April and May are hot and humid, and the monsoon from June to September brings very heavy rain, with July the wettest. Older travellers will find the winter months the most comfortable for the fort and beaches, and should still plan around the midday heat.
Which months should I avoid in Diu with elderly parents?
June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon begins; rough sea, beaches often unsafe Heaviest rain of the year; sea very rough
When does it rain most in Diu?
July is the wettest month, with about 365 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is October, with average highs around 34°C.