Sun, sea & sand

Calangute, Goa weather in December

Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

99

Holiday weather in December

Excellent

Best time to visit: November – April

Air temperature31°CNight 22°
Sea temperature28.3°Cwarm
Sunshine10hrs / dayof 11.2 h daylight
Rainy days1days / month6 mm

What is the weather like in Calangute, Goa in December?

In December, Calangute, Goa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Calangute, Goa.

December compared

How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.

NovemberNovDecemberDecJanuaryJan
Score9799100
Day31°31°31°
Night24°22°21°
Sea29°28°28°
Sun8 h10 h10 h
Rain days510

More details for December

Daylight
11 h 13 min06:54 – 18:06
UV index
7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
16 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
32 %on average
Hot days
27 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %99 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in December

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent

Calangute, Goa in December: quick answers

Is Calangute, Goa hot in December?

Yes. In December, Calangute, Goa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 22 °C. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Calangute, Goa in December?

Yes. In December the sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

Does it rain much in Calangute, Goa in December?

It hardly ever rains.

Calangute, Goa month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)