What's The Weather Like in Goa in December?
December is one of the busiest months of the year for Goa, India, and it's perfect for holidaymakers avoiding the UK gloom. The exotic temperatures make the resort an ideal place for a relaxing beach holiday.
What's The Weather in Goa Like at Christmas?
With an average of ten hours of daily sunshine and inviting sea temperatures of 28°C, you can see why Goa is such a popular alternative to spending Christmas in the chilly UK. In 2019 the average temperature on Christmas Day was 28°Cand would have risen to 32°C at the hottest part of the day.
Is It Hot In Goa In December?
At this time of year, the average temperature begins at 27.5°C, created by highs of 33°C during the daytime and lows of 22°C after dark.
How Much Does It Rain In Goa In December?
Over the course of an average December, Goa receives around 17mm/ of rainfall which falls over an average of one rainy day.
How Humid Is Goa In December?
The humidity for Goa fluctuates between 33% (comfortable) and 85% (humid).
Is Goa WIndy In December?
Typical wind speeds for Goa in December range between calm and gentle, rarely rising to moderate breezes.
Where to stay in Goa in December
Resort Terra Paraiso
For a glimpse of traditional Goa, consider staying at Resort Terra Paraiso. Situated in Calangute, this boutique hotel features Goan-Portuguese architecture decorated with antique furniture and local handicrafts. Accommodation is provided in the form of 27 deluxe rooms and 17 super deluxe rooms, each of which comes with air conditioning, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and private bathroom with shower. The super deluxe rooms also boast Jacuzzis and pool views. Onsite you'll find the Blue Bristo restaurant which serves Indian, Chinese, Italian and continental cuisine, swimming pool, swim-up pool bar, gym, WiFi access (paid), beauty salon which offers spa treatments and massages and games room with carom, table tennis, darts, table football and chess.
Country Inn & Suites
Travellers who want to stay close to the beach during their holiday in Goa should check out Country Inn & Suites. Located in Candolim within easy walking distance of several white sandy beaches and Fort Aguada, this hotel provides accommodation in the form of 94 standard, superior and deluxe rooms, as well as two executive suites. Each of the guestrooms and suites comes with 32" LCD TV, air conditioning, coffee making facilities and free WiFi access.
Onsite dining options include Lobby Bar which serves cocktails and snacks, 24-hour Mosaic Restaurant which serves international food and Poolside Bar-B-Que Grill & Island Bar which offers barbecue food and live entertainment, plus 24-hour room service. Other onsite amenities and services include outdoor swimming pool, sunbathing area, fitness centre, Revive Spa and children's activities, with a handful of bars, restaurants and shops available nearby.
Dona Sylvia
When it comes to a hotel which has it all, it's tough to beat the offerings of Dona Sylvia. Spread out over 20 acres of landscaped gardens, this hotel is lined by Cavelossim Beach where guests can enjoy water sports and beach games. Here guests can choose between superior rooms, with tea/coffee machines, minibar and TV, deluxe rooms which also offer electronic safe and bathroom with bath, and suites which boast a separate living room, bedroom and dressing area. Onsite services and facilities include the Sohum Spa which offers massages, aromatherapy and Aryuveda treatments, health club with sauna and Jacuzzi, swimming pool, kids' play area, family games, games room with pool tables, shopping centre and WiFi access. Onsite dining options include four restaurants serving international, Indian and Goan cuisine a la carte and buffet style, plus two restaurants which serve fruit juices, cocktails and other alcoholic drinks.
Fortune Select Regina
Fortune Select Regina is another hotel which offers a huge selection of services and facilities. Situated in Candolim, this five-star hotel provides guests with a swimming pool, kids' pool, children's play area, gym, spa, WiFi access (paid) and a complimentary beach shuttle. Onsite dining options include the Orchid international buffet restaurant, Nostradamus bar which serves cocktails and plays Jazz music and the Bar-Be-Que & Grill which serves grilled meat, fish and seafood. Themed nights, including carnival, Bollywood, Indian, Lebanese and karaoke, are also held regularly alongside the weekly Friday Nites at Fortune party which includes a buffet dinner, fire dancers and DJ sets. Guests can choose between deluxe rooms, fortune luxury rooms and suites, each of which includes complimentary breakfast, flat-screen TV and air conditioning. The luxury rooms and suites also feature bathrobes, slippers and bathroom amenities set.
Treebo Hotels in Goa
A kaleidoscope of sun, sand and beaches, Goa is the ultimate party destination in India. When here, you have a plenty of accommodation options to choose from, owing to Treebo Hotels that have established a solid presence in Goa, stretching from North to South, across all of its popular tourist hotspots. Be it a beautiful beach resort, or a comfortable guest house, or budget hotels, Treebo has something to suit the needs of all kinds of travellers. Treebo Hotels in Goa feature a wide variety of rooms such as Acacia (Single), Oak (Standard), Maple (Deluxe), and Mahogany (Premium), most of which are even couple-friendly.
Guests can stay assured of amenities such as air-conditioning, TV with cable/DTH connection, complimentary WiFi, wholesome breakfast, and an attached bathroom replete with branded toiletries. Most Treebo hotels also offer on-site parking facilities, swimming pools, rooftop cafes, in-house restaurants and bars, and facilities to host significant business events. Moreover, they have a 'Perfect Stay or Don't Pay' policy, so if you are not satisfied with your stay at a Treebo hotel, you can have 100% of your money back as promised (T&C applied). Nevertheless, their best-in-class service and assured room amenities won't let you down! And, if you book directly on their website or app, you earn Treebo reward points which you can use for your future stays at Treebo.
Goa Beach for December
Chapora Beach
For something a bit quieter, try Chapora Beach a beach less popular amongst tourists due to its secluded location. Located in northern Goa, this beach is made up of fine white sands which stretch all the way to the Chapora fort. Coconut palm trees pepper the sand, providing sunbathers with some natural shade, but the sea is often rough and the undercurrents very strong, making swimming here unsafe. You'll find a small selection of beach shacks selling food and drinks here, whilst also providing holidaymakers with toilet facilities, sun loungers and shades.
Mobor Beach
For something a bit more energetic, spend a few days at Mobor Beach. Here you'll find a huge variety of water sports, including water skiing, surfing, jet skiing, banana boat rides, bump boat rides, speedboat rides and parasailing, all of which are available to book from kiosks along the beach. Unusually, cycling is also a popular sport on this beach, with bikes available to rent from the same kiosks. The beach is made up of soft golden sands peppered with loads of beach shacks offering local food, drinks, toilet facilities, sun loungers and shades. The sea can change from calm and safe for swimming to rough and dangerous very quickly, so make sure you check with the lifeguards before you go in the sea.
Bars and Restaurants
Nick's Place
Nick's Place has been voted as the best restaurant in Arpora, according to TripAdvisor. Open every day from 8.30am for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant is spread out between two floors. The ground floor is the dining and bar area, whilst the upper level is a sun-flooded sunbathing terrace during the daytime and sophisticated dining area after dark, when candle-lit tables are set out alongside cane chairs with padded cushions. The menu is made up of Goan, Indian, Tandoori, Chinese, continental, fish and seafood dishes, plus chef's specials which change every day. Guests can also enjoy free WiFi access and bird watching opportunities from the roof terrace.
Daawat
When it comes to top quality Asian food, it's tough to beat Daawat. Located inside the Hotel Campal in Panaji, this eatery is open every day 11.30am-3.30pm for lunch and 7pm-11pm for dinner, with the serving of alcohol stopping at promptly 10.45pm. The menu features a range of Chinese, Indian, Goan, continental and seafood dishes, alongside traditional Indian desserts and ice cream. The drinks menu is remarkably extensive and includes local and imported whiskey, scotch, vodka, rum, gin, brandy and tequila, plus wines, beers, soft drinks and cocktails.
Things to do in Goa in December
Houses of Goa Museum
Learn more about the interesting history of Goa by visiting the Houses of Goa Museum. Situated in Bardez and open 10am-7.30pm Tuesday to Sunday, this museum shows just what happens when western and eastern architectural styles merge in the form of several houses which express the Goan identity. The houses are filled with authentic Goan furniture and are decorated with local artwork, rare Goan postcards dating back to 1900, old maps, ancient building plans and more than 500 photos of Goan buildings collected from around the world. In addition to the houses, the museum also features a computer area where you'll find documentation stretching from Goa's pre-historic period up until today, alongside images detailing specific aspects of traditional Goan houses and a theatre with rare ancient lamps and seating for 100 people.
St Michael's Church
Built in 1613, St Michael's Church is one of the oldest churches in Goa, open to the public every day between 6amand 7pm, with an English mass taking place every Sunday at 10am. The church features Portuguese architecture which includes a bright white façade and large entrance flanked by two towers and is best known for being home to the statue of St Michael who is depicted with a scale in his left hand and a demon under his feet. Another highlight of the church includes the tabernacle found in the centre of the main altar.
Treebo Hotels
A kaleidoscope of sun, sand and beaches, Goa is the ultimate party destination in India. When here, you have a plenty of accommodation options to choose from, owing to Treebo Hotels that have established a solid presence in Goa, stretching from North to South, across all of its popular tourist hotspots. Be it a beautiful beach resort, or a comfortable guest house, or budget hotels, Treebo has something to suit the needs of all kinds of travellers. Treebo Hotels in Goa feature a wide variety of rooms such as Acacia (Single), Oak (Standard), Maple (Deluxe), and Mahogany (Premium), most of which are even couple-friendly.
Guests can stay assured of amenities such as air-conditioning, TV with cable/DTH connection, complimentary WiFi, wholesome breakfast, and an attached bathroom replete with branded toiletries. Most Treebo hotels also offer on-site parking facilities, swimming pools, rooftop cafes, in-house restaurants and bars, and facilities to host significant business events. Moreover, they have a 'Perfect Stay or Don't Pay' policy, so if you are not satisfied with your stay at a Treebo hotel, you can have 100% of your money back as promised (T&C applied). Nevertheless, their best-in-class service and assured room amenities won't let you down! And, if you book directly on their website or app, you earn Treebo reward points which you can use for your future stays at Treebo.
