Goa features a tropical monsoon climate. Goa, being in the tropical zone and near the Arabian Sea, has a hot and humid climate for most of the year. The month of May is the hottest, seeing day temperatures of over 35 °C (95 °F), with high humidity. The monsoon rains arrive by early June and provide a much needed respite from the heat. Most of Goa's annual rainfall is received through the monsoons which last till late September. The average temperature at Goa varies between 25°C - 32°C . The average rainfall is approximately 325 cms, the average daily hours of sunshine is nine to ten hours in summer and three to five hours during the monsoon. Once the monsoon has run its course the skies clear and the weather of Goa becomes pleasant.
For four to five months, from October through February the climate of Goa is near perfect - cloudless blue skies, warm but not oppressively hot days, and calm seas. By mid-March the humidity starts to rise as the monsoon begins to approach again. The best time to visit Goa is November to February, when the temperature is very pleasant. These months are marked by nights of around 21 °C (70 °F) and days of around 28 °C (82 °F) with a little amount of humidity.