Caution
Daman in May
Daman & Diu, India
Hot
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Hot
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good NH48. public transport: Train to Vapi, then auto. from nearest city: Vapi 12km. Mumbai 170km/3hrs. Surat 130km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Daman
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Devka Beach amusement, Fort exploration, Boat rides
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 beach weather |
| February | 5/5 | February at Daman: 17-30°C, dry Arabian coast with the Portuguese forts catching slanting winter light. Sea is calm; beaches wide at low tide. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Daman: 22–33°C, Portuguese fort walks and beaches still pleasant. Gujarat coast warming but tolerable — peak crowds have eased after the winter rush. |
| April | 3/5 | April at Daman: 25-34C, humid. Portuguese forts and churches still worth it; beaches workable dawn and dusk, midday sun is heavy. |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Hot |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon — rough seas |
| August | 3/5 | August at Daman: 25–30°C, west-coast monsoon thick. Portuguese forts stand but beaches rough — shoulder, indoor heritage stronger than coast. |
| September | 3/5 | September at Daman: 24-31C. Monsoon retreat underway; Portuguese forts workable, beaches still grey and humid but openings between showers. |
| October | 4/5 | October at Daman: 24–33°C, post-monsoon coast clearer, Portuguese forts workable. Shoulder to peak — beach crowds arrive Nov after Diwali. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Daman: 22–32°C, post-monsoon Arabian Sea calm. Portuguese fort walls dry, beach weather settling in for the season. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Daman: 18–30°C, peak beach weather on the Portuguese coast. Colonial forts and seafront churches at their coolest. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Vapi 12km. Mumbai 170km/3hrs. Surat 130km.. Roads: Good NH48. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Train to Vapi, then auto. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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