Is December a good time to visit Calangute-Baga?

Calangute-Baga scores 5/5 in December. Peak — Christmas and New Year madness. Book 3 months ahead..

Is Calangute-Baga safe for kids in December?

Yes, Calangute-Baga is rated 4/5 for families.

December · Goa

Calangute-Baga

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Calangute-Baga in December

Goa, India

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Peak — Christmas and New Year madness. Book 3 months ahead.

Why December scores 5/5

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Weather

Peak — Christmas and New Year madness. Book 3 months ahead.

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Roads & Access

self drive: Scooter is the way — ₹300-500/day.. road condition: Good but congested in season.. public transport: Local buses, taxis. GoaMiles app.. from nearest city: Panaji 15km (30min). Airport 40km (1hr).. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Calangute Police Station. nearest hospital: Manipal Hospital Goa (15km). Local clinics.

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Network

VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G throughout.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Shallow calm water for paddling, Water sports available, Family-friendly shacks, Familiar food options

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Elevation

5m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children
✓Remote workers (network available)
✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
January	5/5	Peak season. Perfect beach weather 22-32°C. All shacks and clubs open.
February	5/5	Excellent. Crowds thin slightly after New Year. Best beach month.
March	4/5	Getting warmer. Russian tourist peak. Still good for water sports.
April	3/5	Hot. Beach okay mornings/evenings only. Shacks start closing.
May	1/5	Pre-monsoon heat. Most shacks closed. Beach empty.
June	0/5	Monsoon — rough seas, no water sports, shacks dismantled. Do not visit for beach.
July	0/5	Peak monsoon. Beach dangerous. Everything closed.
August	0/5	Monsoon continues. No beach activity.
September	1/5	Monsoon ending. Shacks being rebuilt. Beach not yet ready.
October	4/5	Season opens. Shacks rebuilt. Weather pleasant. Fewer crowds than peak.
November	5/5	Excellent. Full season mode. All water sports running.
Decemberviewing	5/5	Peak — Christmas and New Year madness. Book 3 months ahead.

Practical Details

How to reach

Panaji 15km (30min). Airport 40km (1hr).. Roads: Good but congested in season.. Self-drive: Scooter is the way — ₹300-500/day.. Public transport: Local buses, taxis. GoaMiles app.. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

mid-range