Good Time
Gokarna in October
Karnataka, India
Season opens. Pleasant weather. Fewer crowds than peak.
Why October scores 4/5
Weather
Season opens. Pleasant weather. Fewer crowds than peak.
Roads & Access
self drive: Scooter for beach-to-beach. Car to Gokarna town.. road condition: NH66 is good. Last few km to beaches narrow.. public transport: Gokarna Road station (Konkan Railway). Buses from Kumta/Hubli.. from nearest city: Goa 140km (3.5hrs). Hubli 155km (3.5hrs). Bangalore 480km (8hrs).. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Gokarna Police Station. nearest hospital: Government hospital in town. Karwar District Hospital (60km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent in town and Kudle/Om Beach. NO signal at Half Moon and Paradise beaches.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Clean beaches, Calm water at Om Beach, Simple environment
Elevation
15m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Perfect beach weather 20-32°C. All shacks open. Beach trek ideal. |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent. Maha Shivaratri at temple (major festival). Warm, calm seas. |
| March | 4/5 | Getting warmer. Still good for beaches and trekking. |
| April | 3/5 | Hot. Beach mornings/evenings only. |
| May | 1/5 | Very hot and humid. Beach shacks closing. Off-season. |
| June | 0/5 | Monsoon — rough seas, all beach shacks closed, cliff trek dangerous. |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon. Do not visit for beaches. Temple only. |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon continues. Everything closed. |
| September | 1/5 | Monsoon ending. Shacks being rebuilt. Not ready yet. |
| Octoberviewing | 4/5 | Season opens. Pleasant weather. Fewer crowds than peak. |
| November | 5/5 | Full season. All beaches accessible. Beach trek perfect. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — calm seas, warm days, cool evenings. Book ahead. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Goa 140km (3.5hrs). Hubli 155km (3.5hrs). Bangalore 480km (8hrs).. Roads: NH66 is good. Last few km to beaches narrow.. Self-drive: Scooter for beach-to-beach. Car to Gokarna town.. Public transport: Gokarna Road station (Konkan Railway). Buses from Kumta/Hubli.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
15m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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