Avoid
Morjim in May
Goa, India
Off-season.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Off-season.
Roads & Access
self drive: Scooter essential.. road condition: Good.. public transport: Limited. Scooter needed.. from nearest city: Panaji 25km. Airport 50km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Pernem hospital (15km). Mapusa (20km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Calm clean beach, Turtle watching educational, Quiet safe area
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 | Peak. Turtle season. Perfect weather. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Morjim: 21-32°C, olive ridley nesting still running on Goa's quiet turtle beach. Estuary birding and calm sea; peak-season rates through the month. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Morjim: 24–33°C, olive-ridley nesting ending, Russian-season crowds thinning. Quiet-luxury mode returns — beach yoga and seafood shacks still working. |
| April | 3/5 | April at Morjim: 26-33C. Olive ridley nesting season winding down; Russian crowd thinning; beach shacks quiet, heat workable with sea breeze. |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Off-season. |
| June | 0/5 | Monsoon. Closed. |
| July | 0/5 | Closed. |
| August | 0/5 | Closed. |
| September | 1/5 | Monsoon ending. |
| October | 4/5 | Season opens. Turtle nesting begins. |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent. Full season. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Morjim: 22–30°C on Goa's quiet north coast. Olive ridley turtle nesting season — the beach is monitored at night, kept calm. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Panaji 25km. Airport 50km.. Roads: Good.. Self-drive: Scooter essential.. Public transport: Limited. Scooter needed.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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