Caution
Old Goa in August
Goa, India
Monsoon continues. Basilica and Se Cathedral still worth visiting.
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon continues. Basilica and Se Cathedral still worth visiting.
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. Parking available.. road condition: Excellent NH road.. public transport: Frequent buses from Panaji. Auto-rickshaws.. from nearest city: Panaji 10km (20min). Airport 25km (40min).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Old Goa Police Station. nearest hospital: Goa Medical College (2km)
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G coverage.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Educational — world history alive, Free entry to all churches, Well-maintained grounds
Elevation
15m — 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 weather for walking between churches. Clear skies. |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent. Comfortable temperature. Carnival nearby in Panaji. |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warmer. Morning visits recommended. |
| April | 3/5 | Hot 35°C. Churches provide shade but walking between them is tiring. |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot. Not recommended for extended walking. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon. Churches accessible but grounds muddy. Fewer crowds. |
| July | 2/5 | Heavy rain. Churches still open. Actually atmospheric in rain. |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon continues. Basilica and Se Cathedral still worth visiting. |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon ending. Pleasant. Green grounds. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant weather. Churches comfortable. |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent. Feast of St Francis Xavier season (Dec 3). Build-up begins. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — Feast of St Francis Xavier draws millions. Christmas services. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Panaji 10km (20min). Airport 25km (40min).. Roads: Excellent NH road.. Self-drive: Easy. Parking available.. Public transport: Frequent buses from Panaji. Auto-rickshaws.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
15m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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