Avoid
Agonda in May
Goa, India
Off-season. Everything closes.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Off-season. Everything closes.
Roads & Access
self drive: Scooter from Canacona.. road condition: Narrow road from main highway. Decent surface.. public transport: Very limited. Need own transport.. from nearest city: Canacona 8km (20min). Margao 45km (1.5hrs). Airport 70km (2hrs).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Canacona (8km). nearest hospital: Canacona Sub-District Hospital (8km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Jio works. Airtel patchy. WiFi at most accommodations.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Very safe quiet beach, Turtle watching is educational
Elevation
5m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Perfect. Empty beach, warm water, yoga retreats fully operational. |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent. Turtle nesting season continues. Few crowds. |
| March | 4/5 | Still great. March brings slightly warmer days. Fewer yoga retreaters. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. Beach huts closing. Getting quiet. |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Off-season. Everything closes. |
| June | 0/5 | Monsoon. Beach rough. Village deserted. |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon. Nothing open. |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon. |
| September | 1/5 | Monsoon ending. First huts being built. |
| October | 4/5 | Season starts. Turtle nesting begins. Huts open. Quiet perfection. |
| November | 5/5 | Full season. Yoga retreats open. Beach pristine. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — still quieter than anywhere in North Goa. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Canacona 8km (20min). Margao 45km (1.5hrs). Airport 70km (2hrs).. Roads: Narrow road from main highway. Decent surface.. Self-drive: Scooter from Canacona.. Public transport: Very limited. Need own transport.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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