Avoid
Anjuna in September
Goa, India
Monsoon ending. Early birds arrive to set up for season.
Why September scores 1/5
Weather
Monsoon ending. Early birds arrive to set up for season.
Roads & Access
self drive: Scooter essential — ₹300-500/day.. road condition: Narrow village roads but paved.. public transport: Buses from Mapusa. Taxis overpriced.. from nearest city: Panaji 18km (35min). Mapusa 10km (20min).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Anjuna Police Station. nearest hospital: Manipal Hospital Goa (20km). Clinics in Anjuna.
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good 4G in village. Patchy on beach.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Flea market is interesting for older kids, Chapora Fort is climbable, Beach rock pools to explore
Elevation
10m — 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 season. Flea market bustling. Trance parties. Perfect weather. |
| February | 4/5 | Still excellent. Crowds slightly thinner. Carnival celebrations. |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warmer. Holi parties. Last month of full season. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. Flea market winds down. Shacks closing. |
| May | 1/5 | Off-season. Most places shut. |
| June | 0/5 | Monsoon. Everything closed. Beach rough. |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon. Do not visit. |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon continues. |
| Septemberviewing | 1/5 | Monsoon ending. Early birds arrive to set up for season. |
| October | 4/5 | Season starts. Wednesday flea market restarts. Weather pleasant. |
| November | 5/5 | Full season. All venues open. Perfect weather. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — New Year parties sell out months ahead. Chapora Fort sunsets. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Panaji 18km (35min). Mapusa 10km (20min).. Roads: Narrow village roads but paved.. Self-drive: Scooter essential — ₹300-500/day.. Public transport: Buses from Mapusa. Taxis overpriced.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
10m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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