Anjuna in February
Goa, India
Go in February — Carnival energy peaks, crowds ease slightly from January, and sea temps remain warm at 27°C for swimming.
Peak crowds
February is one of Anjuna's busiest months. The score rates conditions — weather, access, value — not how many people you'll share them with. Wednesday for the flea market. New Year parties are legendary but insanely crowded.
February in Anjuna is the technical peak. Rainfall under 5mm, daytime 22-32C, humidity at 60 percent — the lowest of the year. Wednesday Flea Market hits 8,000-10,000 daily attendance; arrive before 10am to park within 500m of the market gate or take a scooter. The Goa Carnival (Goa Tourism organises) typically falls in February — King Momo's float parade runs through Panaji on the opening Saturday, then Margao Sunday, Mapusa Monday, Vasco Tuesday — exact dates published 4-6 weeks ahead at goa-tourism.com. Anjuna is closer to Mapusa's Monday parade (8km, 15 minutes by scooter) than Panaji. Chapora Fort headland delivers the cleanest sunset views of the year; bring water — the climb takes 15 minutes from Chapora village. Edible Archives (Oasis Hotel, Anjuna) runs its modern-Indian tasting menu nightly except Tuesday — book 3-4 days ahead. Sunburn diaspora afterparties continue at Curlies and Shiva Valley.
Why February scores 10.0/10
Weather
Driest month. 22-32C. Flea market peaks. Carnival float parade falls in Feb-Mar window.
Festivals this month
Carnival (Feb–Mar window, Catholic tradition)
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What to do in Anjuna this February
- 1Carnival float parade (Feb–Mar window)
- 2Wednesday Flea Market at peak
- 3Trance venues nightly
- 4Chapora Fort history and views
- 5Sunset beach walks
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Carnival-goers
- ✓Market enthusiasts
- ✓Trance scene regulars
Who should think twice
- ✗Heat-averse visitors
- ✗Budget accommodation seekers
- ✗Families expecting quiet beach
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak Konkan winter. 21-31C, dry, post-NYE rates ease. Wednesday Flea Market in full swing. |
| Februaryviewing | 10.0/10 | Driest month. 22-32C. Flea market peaks. Carnival float parade falls in Feb-Mar window. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Last cool window. 23-33C. Shigmo parade week mid-month. Hotel rates slide 20-25 percent. |
| April | 6.0/10 | Pre-monsoon heat. 25-35C, humidity 75 percent. Shacks open till May 31 but mid-day collapses. |
| May | 4.0/10 | Peak heat. 26-36C, humidity 80 percent. Shacks dismantle May 31. Pre-monsoon thunder weeks 3-4. |
| June | 2.0/10 | SW monsoon arrives June 10. 24-30C, 700-800mm rainfall. Shacks closed, sea dangerous. Skip. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 24-29C, 900-1100mm rainfall. Beach unsafe, shacks closed. Skip. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 24-29C, 500-700mm rain. Bonderam Aug 22-ish (Divar). Skip Anjuna proper. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreat. 24-31C, 250-300mm rain. Shacks rebuild for Oct 1 reopen. Beach still rough. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Season opens Oct 1. 24-32C, 100-150mm late-monsoon spillover. Shacks rebuilt, Wednesday Flea returns. |
| November | 10.0/10 | Peak builds. 22-31C, rainfall under 30mm. International DJs return, Wednesday Flea at full capacity. |
| December | 10.0/10 | Peak season. 21-30C, dry. Christmas-NYE rates triple Dec 22-Jan 5. Sunburn diaspora at Curlies. |
What to pack for February
- ▸Lightweight colorful clothing
- ▸Hat and sunglasses
- ▸Very-high-SPF sunscreen
- ▸Camera for carnival action
- ▸Casual evening wear
- ▸Water bottle
- ▸Insect repellent
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