Peak Season
Fort Aguada & Candolim in November
Goa, India
Excellent. Peak resort season starts.
Why November scores 5/5
Weather
Excellent. Peak resort season starts.
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. Hatchback fine.. road condition: Excellent.. public transport: Taxis. GoaMiles app.. from nearest city: Panaji 12km (20min). Airport 35km (50min).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Candolim Police Station. nearest hospital: Manipal Hospital Goa (10km). Vrundavan Hospital Mapusa (12km).
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Luxury resorts with kids clubs, Calm Sinquerim Beach, Fort is educational, Safe upscale area
Elevation
40m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Perfect weather. Fort visits comfortable. Candolim Beach ideal. |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent. Resort season continues. Water sports at Sinquerim. |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warmer. Still comfortable for fort visit. |
| April | 3/5 | Hot. Fort visit best early morning. Beach mornings/evenings. |
| May | 1/5 | Very hot. Off-season. Resorts offer steep discounts. |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon. Fort accessible but slippery. Beach rough. |
| July | 1/5 | Heavy monsoon. Fort still visitable — dramatic with rain and waves. |
| August | 1/5 | Monsoon continues. Atmospheric but wet. |
| September | 2/5 | Monsoon receding. Fort visits comfortable again. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Season begins. Fort and beach both ideal. |
| Novemberviewing | 5/5 | Excellent. Peak resort season starts. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — Taj Fort Aguada booked months ahead. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Panaji 12km (20min). Airport 35km (50min).. Roads: Excellent.. Self-drive: Easy. Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Taxis. GoaMiles app.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
40m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
splurge
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