Anjuna in March
Goa, India
Go in March—it's the tail end of peak season with warm water, active nightlife, and Holi celebrations, but expect rising heat and thinning crowds.
March in Anjuna is the soft-landing month before pre-monsoon humidity. Daytime 24-33C, humidity climbing to 70 percent in the last week, sea still at 28C. Shigmo (the Hindu spring festival, Phalgun full moon — exact date varies by lunar calendar) runs week-long parades through Panaji, Ponda, Vasco, and Quepem in the middle of the month. Anjuna Wednesday Flea Market still draws 5,000-6,000 — Russian and Israeli stall-holders begin packing up by month-end before the May humidity arrives. La Marama Villa drops walk-in rates 25 percent versus February; Assagao Boutique Villa (Anjuna's xfactor pick) does the same. Curlies and Shiva Valley wind down their international DJ rotations — local Goa Trance acts take over. Cafe Diogo serves Goan-Portuguese breakfast 8am-noon, fish thali lunch from 12:30. Last comfortable window before April pushes the trip into endurance mode.
Why March scores 8.0/10
Weather
Last cool window. 23-33C. Shigmo parade week mid-month. Hotel rates slide 20-25 percent.
Festivals this month
Shigmo parade (traditional Goan celebration, mid-March) · Holi (spring festival, early March)
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What to do in Anjuna this March
- 1Holi celebrations in temples and local homes
- 2Shigmo parade week (traditional floats)
- 3Flea Market and local vendors
- 4Beach exploration with thinning crowds
- 5Chapora Fort sunset walks
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Holi-goers
- ✓Tail-end bohemians
- ✓Budget explorers (rates drop 20–25%)
Who should think twice
- ✗Heat-sensitive families
- ✗Luxury-only seekers
- ✗Anyone uncomfortable with winding-down season
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. |
| February | 10.0/10 | Driest month. 22-32C. Flea market peaks. Carnival float parade falls in Feb-Mar window. |
| Marchviewing | 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 March
- ▸Holi-safe white clothing
- ▸Sun hat
- ▸Very-high-SPF sunscreen
- ▸Camera for festival action
- ▸Quick-dry shirt
- ▸Casual evening wear
- ▸Water bottle
Nearby in Goa scoring high in March
How to reach Anjuna
Airport
Goa International Airport (GOI) — 42km
Rail
Thivim Railway Station — 15km
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