Avoid
Karwar in August
Karnataka, India
Monsoon.
Why August scores 1/5
Weather
Monsoon.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: NH66 good.. public transport: Railway station. KSRTC buses.. from nearest city: Goa 90km (2hrs). Hubli 155km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Karwar Police Station. nearest hospital: District Hospital Karwar.
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Clean Tagore Beach, Devbagh Island exciting, Warship museum fun, Safe navy town
Elevation
5m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Perfect beach weather. Devbagh ideal. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Karwar: 21-32°C, calm Arabian Sea along the Konkan — Devbagh Island boat runs operate smoothly and Tagore's beach sits empty mid-week. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Karwar: 24–33°C, Konkan beaches and Devbagh Island boats still pleasant. Shoulder season — calmer than Christmas week, dolphin rides easy to arrange. |
| April | 3/5 | April at Karwar: 26-34C. Devbagh boat trips still running; beaches workable in cooler hours, midday humidity is the main tradeoff. |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot. |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon. Beach rough. |
| July | 1/5 | Peak monsoon. |
| Augustviewing | 1/5 | Monsoon. |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon receding. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Beach returning. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Karwar: 23–32°C, Arabian Sea calm after the rains. Devbagh Island boats running again as the coastal season opens. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — Navy Day activities. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Goa 90km (2hrs). Hubli 155km.. Roads: NH66 good.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Railway station. KSRTC buses.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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