Peak Season
Malvan in January
Maharashtra, India
Best water clarity. Diving excellent.
Why January scores 5/5
Weather
Best water clarity. Diving excellent.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Good. NH66 nearby.. public transport: Konkan Railway to Kudal. Buses.. from nearest city: Kudal 25km. Goa 110km. Mumbai 510km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Malvan Police Station. nearest hospital: Sub-district Hospital Malvan.
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal in town.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Sindhudurg Fort boat trip exciting, Snorkelling for older kids, Seafood education
Elevation
10m — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 5/5 | Best water clarity. Diving excellent. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Malvan: 20-31°C, calm Konkan sea — Sindhudurg Fort boat access runs reliably and scuba visibility at Tarkarli stays good through the month. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Malvan: 24–33°C, scuba visibility on the Sindhudurg reef still decent. Shoulder to peak — dive slots and Malvani kitchens easier to book than peak Dec. |
| April | 3/5 | April at Malvan: 26-34C. Scuba and snorkelling still workable before monsoon closes diving in June; Sindhudurg fort breezy but midday sun is strong. |
| May | 2/5 | Hot. |
| June | 0/5 | Monsoon. All water activities closed. |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon. |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon. |
| September | 1/5 | Monsoon ending. Water murky. |
| October | 3/5 | Post-monsoon. Activities resuming. |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent. Clear water. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — best visibility. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kudal 25km. Goa 110km. Mumbai 510km.. Roads: Good. NH66 nearby.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Konkan Railway to Kudal. Buses.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
10m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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