Caution
Reis Magos Fort in May
Goa, India
Hot.
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Hot.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback.. road condition: Good.. public transport: Ferry from Panaji (₹10).. from nearest city: Panaji 5km (ferry + 2km). By road 12km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Panaji hospitals (5km).
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Fort exploration fun, Art exhibitions, River ferry ride
Elevation
25m — 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 | Perfect. River views clear. Fort comfortable. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Reis Magos: 21-32°C, dry Mandovi estuary — the restored Portuguese fort catches morning sun across from Panaji. Art shows run through peak Goa season. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Reis Magos: 24–33°C, restored Portuguese fort walks with Mandovi breeze. Shoulder to Goa peak — gallery quieter than Feb, ferry crossings easy. |
| April | 3/5 | April at Reis Magos: 26-33C. Restored fort museum shaded and workable; Mandovi views still good, just hazier than winter and more humid. |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Hot. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon. Fort accessible but wet. |
| July | 2/5 | Heavy rain. |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon. |
| September | 3/5 | September at Reis Magos: 24-30C. Restored fort museum shaded and rain-friendly; Mandovi views often grey, Goa still emptying of monsoon. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Reis Magos: 22–32°C across the Mandovi from Panaji. Restored Portuguese fort walls dry, viewpoints at their post-monsoon clearest. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Reis Magos: 22–30°C across the Mandovi from Panaji. Restored Portuguese fort museum cool all day, river views at their sharpest. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Panaji 5km (ferry + 2km). By road 12km.. Roads: Good.. Self-drive: Hatchback.. Public transport: Ferry from Panaji (₹10).. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
25m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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