Avoid
Mandrem in May
Goa, India
Off-season.
Why May scores 1/5
Weather
Off-season.
Roads & Access
self drive: Scooter.. road condition: Good.. public transport: Very limited.. from nearest city: Panaji 30km. Airport 52km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Pernem hospital (8km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent signal.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Calm water — safest swimming in North Goa, Tidal creek is fun to wade, Quiet
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 | Peak. Kitesurfing season. Yoga retreats full. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Mandrem: 21-32°C, dry North Goa beach — yoga and kitesurfing season in full swing. Quieter stretch than Morjim or Ashvem; long walkable shoreline. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Mandrem: 24–33°C, yoga retreats winding down, kitesurfing wind weakening. Quieter than Feb peak — beach shacks thin out, room rates drop meaningfully. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. |
| Mayviewing | 1/5 | Off-season. |
| June | 0/5 | Monsoon. Closed. |
| July | 0/5 | Closed. |
| August | 0/5 | Closed. |
| September | 1/5 | Monsoon ending. |
| October | 4/5 | October at Mandrem: 24–32°C, Goa shoulder month — monsoon behind, high season yet to arrive. Yoga retreats reopening, beach shacks rebuilding — quieter than Nov–Jan rush. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Mandrem: 22–32°C on North Goa's quieter coast. Yoga retreats reopening, Arabian Sea settling into peak beach form. |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — kitesurfing starts. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Panaji 30km. Airport 52km.. Roads: Good.. Self-drive: Scooter.. Public transport: Very limited.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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