Is December a good time to visit Palolem?

Palolem scores 5/5 in December. Peak — Christmas/NYE on the crescent. Book 2 months ahead..

Is Palolem safe for kids in December?

Yes, Palolem is rated 5/5 for families.

December · Goa

Palolem

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Palolem in December

Goa, India

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Peak — Christmas/NYE on the crescent. Book 2 months ahead.

Why December scores 5/5

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Weather

Peak — Christmas/NYE on the crescent. Book 2 months ahead.

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Roads & Access

self drive: Scooter from Canacona. Car parking at beach limited.. road condition: Good highway to Canacona, then narrow road to beach.. public transport: Trains to Canacona station. Buses from Margao.. from nearest city: Margao 38km (1hr). Airport 67km (1.5hrs).. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Canacona Police Station (2km). nearest hospital: Canacona Sub-District Hospital (3km). South Goa District Hospital (35km).

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Network

JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G in Palolem village.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (5/5) — Calm crescent bay — safest swimming in Goa, Kayaking suitable for families, Dolphin watching, Beach hut living is exciting for kids

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Elevation

5m — 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	Peak season. Calm bay, warm water, all huts open. Silent disco nightly.
February	5/5	Excellent. Slightly fewer crowds. Dolphin spotting best now.
March	4/5	Warming up. Still great for kayaking and beach. Season winding down.
April	2/5	Hot. Huts start being dismantled. Beach still swimmable.
May	1/5	Off-season. Huts gone. Village quiet.
June	0/5	Monsoon. Beach rough. All structures dismantled.
July	0/5	Peak monsoon. Nothing here.
August	0/5	Monsoon continues.
September	1/5	Monsoon ending. Huts being rebuilt for season.
October	4/5	Season opens. First huts ready. Calm water returns. Best time to visit without peak crowds.
November	5/5	Full season. All huts open. Dolphin trips running. Perfect.
Decemberviewing	5/5	Peak — Christmas/NYE on the crescent. Book 2 months ahead.

Practical Details

How to reach

Margao 38km (1hr). Airport 67km (1.5hrs).. Roads: Good highway to Canacona, then narrow road to beach.. Self-drive: Scooter from Canacona. Car parking at beach limited.. Public transport: Trains to Canacona station. Buses from Margao.. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

mid-range