India Goa Weather in January (Dry Season — Peak) — Climate Guide
January (Dry Season — Peak) in Goa is very-high
January (Dry Season — Peak) is very-high for Goa.
January is the top month — dry season, prime for honeymoons and beach time.
Travel score
Goa January (Dry Season — Peak) Weather Stats
Avg High
32°C
Avg Low
22°C
Rainy Days
1
5mm total
Sunshine
9h
Daily avg
Humidity
60%
comfortable
UV Index
9
Very high
Wind
8 km/h
Gusts 16
Sea Temp
28°C
Great for swimming
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
January (Dry Season — Peak) Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
25 μg/m³
PM10
50 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
33°C
Nighttime
23°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
8 km/h
Max gust 16 km/h
Activities Recommended for January (Dry Season — Peak)
January (Dry Season — Peak) Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- A near-perfect 32/22°C
- Dry and 95% clear
- Best for swimming
- Peak season
Cons
- Hotels at 1.5-2x
- Park Hyatt is the splurge
January (Dry Season — Peak) Events & Festivals
- New Year's Eve peak; tail of Sunburn
- Northern-hemisphere winter break
Goa in January (Dry Season — Peak) — Full Picture
January is the top month — dry season, prime for honeymoons and beach time.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Dry season. Short sleeves and a swimsuit.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
32.3°C
25°C
3.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
29.3°C
24.3°C
22/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
31.7°C
23.7°C
7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current32°C
22°C
1/mo
Goa Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Dry Season — Peak) (Best) | 32° | 22° | 1d·5mm | 9h | 60% | 9 | Very busy | Peak |
| 32° | 22° | 1d·5mm | 10h | 60% | 10 | Very busy | Peak | |
| March (End of Peak) (Best) | 32° | 24° | 1d·5mm | 10h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| 33° | 25° | 2d·15mm | 10h | 70% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 32° | 26° | 8d·130mm | 8h | 75% | 11 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 30° | 25° | 22d·700mm | 5h | 85% | 9 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 29° | 24° | 24d·700mm | 4h | 90% | 8 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 29° | 24° | 20d·500mm | 5h | 90% | 8 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 30° | 24° | 12d·250mm | 6h | 85% | 8 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 32° | 24° | 6d·100mm | 8h | 75% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 33° | 23° | 3d·30mm | 9h | 65% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 32° | 22° | 1d·10mm | 9h | 60% | 9 | Very busy | Peak |
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Goa January (Dry Season — Peak) Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is January (Dry Season — Peak) a good time to visit Goa?
Goa in January (Dry Season — Peak) is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Goa in January (Dry Season — Peak)?
Goa January (Dry Season — Peak) averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C.
Does it rain much in Goa in January (Dry Season — Peak)?
Goa January (Dry Season — Peak) averages 5mm of rainfall over about 1 rainy days.
What should I wear in Goa in January (Dry Season — Peak)?
Dry season. Short sleeves and a swimsuit.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Goa in January (Dry Season — Peak)?
Goa January (Dry Season — Peak) sunrise is 07:05 and sunset is 18:30, with 11h 25min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Goa in January (Dry Season — Peak)?
Goa January (Dry Season — Peak) air quality (AQI) averages 60, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 25μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Goa in January (Dry Season — Peak)?
In January (Dry Season — Peak), Goa is great for Beaches, Spice plantation, Anjuna Flea.
Is January (Dry Season — Peak) peak season in Goa?
Goa January (Dry Season — Peak) crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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