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) coupled 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.
Goa has a short winter season between mid-December and
February. These months are marked by nights of around 20 °C
(68 °F) and days of around 29 °C (84 °F)
with moderate amounts of humidity.
