Best time to visit
Best time to visit India
Our pick: April and SeptemberBest valueChecked 22 October 2026
Best value: Apr, Sep. Busy and pricier: Oct–Mar. Quiet: May–Aug.
- Best value
- Busy and pricier
- Quiet
RatingBest value
Goa and most of India are best from October to March, after the monsoon. The rains run from June to September, and Kerala's backwaters are lush and cheap then.
Month by month in Goa
- J24°
- F26°
- M28°
- A29°
- M28°
- J25°
- J24°
- A24°
- S24°
- O24°
- N23°
- D23°
Best valueBusy and pricierQuiet
Average temperature each month (NASA POWER, 2001 to 2025), coloured by season.
Before you go
- The Himalayas run on a different calendar: Ladakh is only easy to reach from about June to September.
Stay and do
Ready to book India? Compare places to stay and things to do.
We may earn a commission if you book through these links, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our ratings.
Questions people ask
When is monsoon season in Goa?
June to September. Many beach shacks close, but it's green, quiet and much cheaper.
What is the warmest month in Goa?
April, averaging 29°C. The coolest is November, at 23°C.
When is peak season in India?
Oct–Mar, when prices are highest. For better value, try Apr, Sep.