AI-generatedGokarna at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Apr
- Warmest month
- Apr · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 29.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 2,989 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Gokarna
Gokarna has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while July is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Gokarna is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – April
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:2318:13
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:10–06:52 · evening 17:45–18:26
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:02–06:10 · evening 18:26–18:35
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Gokarna in October?
In October, Gokarna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 185 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gokarna.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 50 min06:23 – 18:13
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Gokarna
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.7 – 29.5 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Gokarna ranges from 27.1 °C in August to 29.9 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From June to September the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 30.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.2° | 27.8° | 28.9° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.4° | 27.8° | 28.8° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.7° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.9° | 29.0° | 30.5° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.9° | 29.1° | 30.5° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.2° | 28.4° | 29.8° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 28.0° | 27.3° | 28.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.1° | 26.2° | 27.9° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.7° | 27.7° | 29.5° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.6° | 28.2° | 29.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Gokarna
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Gokarna, 46 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Gokarna
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Gokarna: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Gokarna has about 20 rainy days with 185 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Gokarna
How breezy and how cloudy Gokarna is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Gokarna typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Gokarna: mostly cloudy, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Gokarna
How often the day gets hot in Gokarna (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Gokarna has about 12 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gokarna
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (21°), the warmest in May (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 325 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 97 | 32° | 21° | 28.2° | 8.9 h | 1 | 2 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 32° | 21° | 28.4° | 9.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 92 | 32° | 23° | 29.2° | 8.3 h | 1 | 9 |
| AprilApr | 88 | 33° | 25° | 29.9° | 7.7 h | 3 | 13 |
| MayMay | 78 | 31° | 26° | 29.9° | 6.2 h | 12 | 145 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 28° | 25° | 29.2° | 3.3 h | 29 | 757 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 26° | 24° | 28.0° | 2.8 h | 31 | 913 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 27° | 24° | 27.1° | 3.5 h | 29 | 593 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 28° | 24° | 27.7° | 4.4 h | 25 | 320 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 30° | 24° | 28.7° | 5.4 h | 20 | 185 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 31° | 23° | 29.1° | 7.2 h | 6 | 43 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 32° | 22° | 28.6° | 8.2 h | 1 | 8 |
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). Sources & licences
14.55° N, 74.32° E · 3 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Gokarna
The best time to visit Gokarna is from November to April. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to May. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 913 mm.
Gokarna through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gokarna in the dry season
Nov – May
Excellent
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Gokarna in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Good
- 26–30 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 133 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Gokarna for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Gokarna
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Gokarna: score 97 against 68. In January, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. January has 19 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 68 | 97better |
| Day high | 30° | 32° |
| Night low | 24° | 21° |
| Sea | 28.7° | 28.2° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 185 mm | 2 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 17better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Gokarna month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
97January32° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In January, Gokarna is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Gokarna.
Gokarna in January95February32° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In February, Gokarna is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Gokarna.
Gokarna in February92March32° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In March, Gokarna is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Gokarna.
Gokarna in March88April33° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In April, Gokarna is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Gokarna.
Gokarna in April78May31° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In May, Gokarna is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 145 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Gokarna.
Gokarna in May61June28° · Sea 29° · 3 h
In June, Gokarna is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 757 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Gokarna.
Gokarna in June60July26° · Sea 28° · 3 h
In July, Gokarna is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 913 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Gokarna.
Gokarna in July62August27° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In August, Gokarna is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 593 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gokarna.
Gokarna in August65September28° · Sea 28° · 4 h
In September, Gokarna is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 320 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gokarna.
Gokarna in September68October30° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In October, Gokarna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 185 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Gokarna.
Gokarna in October90November31° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In November, Gokarna is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Gokarna.
Gokarna in November94December32° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In December, Gokarna is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 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 Gokarna.
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Gokarna vs. Murdeshwar
In October the holiday weather in Gokarna and Murdeshwar is about equally good (score 68 vs. 68). During the day it is about as warm in Murdeshwar as in Gokarna. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Gokarna | Murdeshwar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 68 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 21 |
| Best time | Nov – Apr | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
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- 3GokarnaThis page30°29°68
- 4Murdeshwar30°29°68
- 5Aurangabad30°67
- 6Auroville30°29°67
- 7Mahabalipuram30°29°67
- 8Mahé28°29°66
Planning a trip to Gokarna
Weather for your travel dates
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Gokarna in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Gokarna has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 61).
- 89
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 45 min
- Distance
- 7,700 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Gokarna lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Gokarna
When is the best time to visit Gokarna?
The best time to visit Gokarna is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Gokarna?
The sea temperature in Gokarna ranges from 27.1 °C in August to 29.9 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Gokarna in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Gokarna?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Gokarna?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 913 mm. The driest month is February with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gokarna get?
Gokarna gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 9.1 hours a day; in July there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Gokarna in?
Gokarna uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Gokarna?
A nonstop flight from London to Gokarna takes about 9 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,700 km.
When is cyclone season in Gokarna?
Gokarna lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Gokarna?
Gokarna has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 61). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 89, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 61, October half-term 68, Christmas holidays 96.
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