Is December a good time to visit Old Goa?

Old Goa scores 5/5 in December. Peak — Feast of St Francis Xavier draws millions. Christmas services..

Is Old Goa safe for kids in December?

Yes, Old Goa is rated 4/5 for families.

December · Goa

Old Goa

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Old Goa in December

Goa, India

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Peak — Feast of St Francis Xavier draws millions. Christmas services.

Why December scores 5/5

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Weather

Peak — Feast of St Francis Xavier draws millions. Christmas services.

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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

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Old Goa Police Station. nearest hospital: Goa Medical College (2km)

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Network

VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G coverage.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Educational — world history alive, Free entry to all churches, Well-maintained grounds

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Elevation

15m — 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	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.
August	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.
Decemberviewing	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