Goa Weather in January
As in remaining India, January is an end of the winter season in Goa also. Goa weather in January is pretty warm and summer starts almost at the end of the month. One can enjoy the beautiful combination of long sunny days of nearly 11 hours along with the calm, cold breeze. Goa temperature in January may vary between 16 to 33°C (60 to 91.4°F) for a whole month, but in mid of the month, it maintains an average of 25°C (77°F) 5-6 days and remain within a range of 21 - 30°C (69.8 - 86°F). There is a very rare chance of raining in this month.
In the first week of January, Goa is the most visited place in India due to the pleasant Goa weather in January. People from the entire country and foreign countries come to Goa to celebrate the New Year.
See also: India weather in January
Beaches
Agonda Beach (4.5/5 star) and Majorda Beach (5/5 star) are two must-visit beaches when you travel to Goa in January. Agonda beach has 3 km (1.9 mi) of golden sand beside clear and warm waters. Similarly, Majorda beach is the best place to enjoy sunbathing and swimming with the fabulous Goa weather in January. These beaches are open for all seasons and have facilities such as water sports, parasols, lifeguards, sun loungers as well as restaurants and bars.
Events
Some festivals and events that could make your January Goa trip memorable.
1. Shanta Durga Jatrotsav: Shanta Durga Jatrotsav is a Hindu festival starts from 11th January till 16th January. During this 5-day grand event, a solid silver statue of the goddess Shanta Durga is carried from Fatorpa village to Cuncolim village. This takes place in the first week of January.
2. Republic Day: In an entire India, 26th of January is celebrated as republic day every year. You can be part of this celebration anywhere in Goa.
Tip: Do not stick to popular beaches like Baga, Calangute, Vagator and Candolim as they are most heavily crowded, instead, exploring beaches like Kakolem, Galgibaga, Hollant etc. where there are very less crowd and one can have a relax and peaceful time.
| January | Temperature | Sunrise / Sunset |
Humidity (%) |
|
|
High (°C/ °F) |
Low (°C/ °F) |
|||
|
1 |
25 / 77 |
20/ 68 |
05:40 / 17:07 |
45 |
|
2 |
25 / 77 |
20 / 68 |
05:40 / 17:07 |
46 |
|
3 |
25 / 77 |
20 / 68 |
05:40 / 17:07 |
43 |
|
4 |
25 / 77 |
20 / 68 |
05:40 / 17:07 |
50 |
|
5 |
25 / 77 |
20 / 68 |
05:41 / 17:07 |
46 |
|
6 |
25 / 77 |
21 / 69.8 |
05:41 / 17:08 |
48 |
|
7 |
25 / 77
|
21 / 69.8 |
05:41 / 17:09 |
49 |
|
8 |
25 / 77 |
21 / 69.8 |
05:41 / 17:10 |
50 |
|
9 |
25 / 77 |
21 / 69.8 |
05:41 / 17:10 |
46 |
|
10 |
26 / 78.8 |
21 / 69.8 |
05:42 / 17:11 |
44 |
|
11 |
26 / 78.8 | 22 / 71.6 | 05:42 / 17:11 |
42 |
|
12 |
26 / 78.8 |
22 / 71.6 |
05:42 / 17:11 |
40 |
|
13 |
26 / 78.8 |
22 / 71.6 |
05:42 / 17:12 |
50 |
|
14 |
26 / 78.8 |
22 / 71.6 |
05:42 / 17:13 |
66 |
|
15 |
27 / 80.6 |
22 / 71.6 |
05:42 / 17:13 |
67 |
|
16 |
27 / 80.6 |
20 / 68 |
05:42 / 17:14 |
39 |
|
17 |
27 / 80.6 |
20 / 68 |
05:42 / 17:15 |
50 |
|
18 |
27 / 80.6 |
20 / 68 |
05:43 / 17:15 |
49 |
|
19 |
30 / 86 |
20 / 68 |
05:43/ 17:16 |
67 |
|
20 |
30 / 86 |
20 / 68 |
05:43 / 17:17 |
45 |
|
21 |
30 / 86 |
22 / 71.6 |
05:43 / 17:17 |
46 |
|
22 |
30 / 86 |
22 / 71.6 |
05:43 / 17:18 |
49 |
|
23 |
30 / 86 |
22 / 71.6 |
05:43 / 17:18 |
67 |
|
24 |
31 / 87.8 |
22 / 71.6 |
05:43 / 17:19 |
50 |
|
25 |
31 / 87.8 |
22 / 71.6 |
05:43 / 17:19 |
50 |
|
26 |
31 / 87.8 |
22 / 71.6 |
05:44 / 17:20 |
50 |
|
27 |
33 / 91.4 |
20 / 68 |
05:44 / 17:21 |
50 |
|
28 |
33 / 91.4 |
20 / 68 |
05:44 / 17:21 |
49 |
|
29 |
33 / 91.4 |
20 / 68 |
05:45 / 17:22 |
67 |
|
30 |
33 / 91.4 |
20 / 68 |
05:45 / 17:22 |
50 |
|
31 |
33 / 91.4 |
20 / 68 |
05:45 / 17:22 |
67 |