It's a shame Goa comes burdened with a reputation for louche living, because there's so much more to it than sun, sand and psychedelia. The allure of Goa is that it remains quite distinct from the rest of India and is small enough to be grasped and explored in a way that... Read the overview

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The climate in Goa is not just an academic point; it affects the character, customs and culture. The main feature of the Goan climate is the monsoon between June and the end of September, which sees 250cm (98in) to 300cm (118in) of rain. During the two months preceding the onset of the monsoon, the humidity increases and the normally clear skies become hazy. High winds and lightning come just before the rain. Goans store enough firewood and food to last through the rains; fishing ceases almost entirely because of stormy conditions.

Surprisingly, the temperature throughout all of this drama remains fairly constant, varying from a maximum of about 29ºC (84ºF) in July to a maximum of 33ºC (91ºF) in May, and minimums for the same months of 24ºC (75ºF) and 26.5ºC (80ºF).