Avoid
Colva & Benaulim in May
Goa, India
Very hot and humid. Off-season.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Very hot and humid. Off-season.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine. Good parking.. road condition: Good roads throughout.. public transport: Buses from Margao. Frequent auto-rickshaws.. from nearest city: Margao 7km (15min). Airport 20km (35min).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Colva Police Station. nearest hospital: Hospicio Hospital Margao (7km). Multiple private clinics.
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Wide safe beach, Local family atmosphere, Good hospitals nearby in Margao, Affordable
Elevation
5m — 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 beach weather. Local Goan atmosphere at its best. |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent. Quiet beaches. Martin's Corner garden dining. |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warmer. Still good for beach. Fewer visitors. |
| April | 3/5 | Hot. Beach mornings/evenings only. |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Very hot and humid. Off-season. |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon. Beach rough. Local life continues — interesting culturally. |
| July | 1/5 | Heavy monsoon. Beach dangerous. |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon. Local festivals (Sao Joao) if you're around. |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon receding. Beach improving. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant. Quiet beaches. Best time for authentic Goa experience. |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent weather. Few tourists. Real Goan life. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season. Still quieter than North Goa. Holiday crowds manageable. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Margao 7km (15min). Airport 20km (35min).. Roads: Good roads throughout.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine. Good parking.. Public transport: Buses from Margao. Frequent auto-rickshaws.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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