The short answer
When to go to Malvan
The best window is November to February, when the coast is dry, nights are cooler and the sea is calm enough for the fort ferry and boat trips. March works with early starts. April and May are hot and humid, and June to September brings more than 2,500 mm of rain and suspends sea trips; the climate figures here are from Vengurla, the nearest station with a published table. Older travellers should plan the fort for the first ferry, avoid the midday hours and keep afternoons for rest.
Month by month
Malvan weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 17°C | 0 mm | Dry, calm sea and cool nights; ideal for the fort ferry | |
| February | 33°C | 17°C | 0 mm | Dry and comfortable; humidity rising slowly | |
| March | 32°C | 21°C | 0 mm | Warmer and more humid; keep to mornings and evenings | |
| April | 33°C | 24°C | 2 mm | Hot and humid with little shade; mango season | |
| May | 33°C | 25°C | 48 mm | Hot, humid, first pre-monsoon showers; sea turns rougher | |
| June | 31°C | 25°C | 869 mm | Heavy monsoon rain; sea trips and the fort ferry stop | |
| July | 30°C | 24°C | 1037 mm | Wettest month; rough sea and flooded roads inland | |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 572 mm | Monsoon continues; fort ferry normally suspended | |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 321 mm | Rain easing but the sea is still unsettled | |
| October | 32°C | 23°C | 168 mm | Showers fade; sea services restart, confirm locally | |
| November | 34°C | 20°C | 17 mm | Dry and bright; the season opens with calmer water | |
| December | 33°C | 17°C | 5 mm | Dry, pleasant mornings; busy around holidays |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Malvan seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry, calm sea and cool nights; ideal for the fort ferry
- February: Dry and comfortable; humidity rising slowly
- November: Dry and bright; the season opens with calmer water
- December: Dry, pleasant mornings; busy around holidays
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Warmer and more humid; keep to mornings and evenings
Possible, with planning: April, May and October
- April: Hot and humid with little shade; mango season
- May: Hot, humid, first pre-monsoon showers; sea turns rougher
- October: Showers fade; sea services restart, confirm locally
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July, August and September
- June: Heavy monsoon rain; sea trips and the fort ferry stop
- July: Wettest month; rough sea and flooded roads inland
- August: Monsoon continues; fort ferry normally suspended
- September: Rain easing but the sea is still unsettled
Useful answers
Best time to visit Malvan: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Malvan?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Malvan, with March also good. The best window is November to February, when the coast is dry, nights are cooler and the sea is calm enough for the fort ferry and boat trips. March works with early starts. April and May are hot and humid, and June to September brings more than 2,500 mm of rain and suspends sea trips; the climate figures here are from Vengurla, the nearest station with a published table. Older travellers should plan the fort for the first ferry, avoid the midday hours and keep afternoons for rest.
Which months should I avoid in Malvan with elderly parents?
June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Heavy monsoon rain; sea trips and the fort ferry stop Wettest month; rough sea and flooded roads inland
When does it rain most in Malvan?
July is the wettest month, with about 1037 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is November, with average highs around 34°C.