Caution
Diu in May
Daman & Diu, India
Hot
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Hot
Roads & Access
self drive: Best way — small island, easy to navigate. Bikes for rent.. road condition: Good road. Bridge connects to mainland.. public transport: Buses from Una. Auto-rickshaws on island.. from nearest city: Una (mainland) 12km. Ahmedabad 375km. Mumbai 770km. Diu Airport has limited flights.. 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 Diu
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent coverage across island
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Safe shallow beaches, Fort exploration, Small island
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, cool breeze |
| February | 5/5 | February at Diu: 18-29°C, dry Portuguese island — Diu Fort, Nagoa Beach, and the sea breeze make long walks easy. Roads quiet mid-week. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Diu: 22–32°C, Portuguese fort and island beaches comfortable. Shoulder season — fewer Gujarati weekenders than Feb, rooms easier to find last-minute. |
| April | 3/5 | April at Diu: 25-33C. Island breeze takes the edge off; forts and churches fine, beach days workable early morning and evening. |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Hot |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon winds |
| August | 2/5 | Rough seas |
| September | 3/5 | September at Diu: 25-32C, Arabian Sea humid. Island workable as monsoon eases; forts and churches fine, beaches still have rough-swell days. |
| October | 4/5 | October at Diu: 24–32°C, island cooling post-monsoon, fort and church circuits pleasant. Shoulder — Gujarati weekender rush builds through Nov. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Diu: 22–32°C, island breeze and clear skies. Portuguese fort and beaches open fully as tourist season begins. |
| December | 5/5 | Best — cool, clear, quiet |
Practical Details
How to reach
Una (mainland) 12km. Ahmedabad 375km. Mumbai 770km. Diu Airport has limited flights.. Roads: Good road. Bridge connects to mainland.. Self-drive: Best way — small island, easy to navigate. Bikes for rent.. Public transport: Buses from Una. Auto-rickshaws on island.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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