Sun, sea & sand

Calangute, Goa weather in May

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

81

Holiday weather in May

Excellent

Best time to visit: November – April

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

In May, Calangute, Goa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 88 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Calangute, Goa.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score908161
Day33°32°28°
Night26°27°25°
Sea30°30°29°
Sun8 h7 h3 h
Rain days1828

More details for May

Daylight
12 h 50 min06:06 – 18:56
UV index
13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
19 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
54 %on average
Hot days
28 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %83 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %71 %

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

What to pack in May

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

Calangute, Goa in May: quick answers

Is Calangute, Goa hot in May?

Yes. In May, Calangute, Goa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C and nights stay around 27 °C. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Calangute, Goa in May?

Yes. In May the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in Calangute, Goa in May?

Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 88 mm.

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, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)