The last day of February 2016, saw the hottest morning of the month this year at 25.3C. The day was cloudy and there were reports of isolated rains in some parts of Goa. Rains in February end or March beginning are not rare in Goa. In fact 24 hrs ending 08:30 on March 1, 2015 saw Vagaries Goa recording 49 mm of rain!
IMD forecast for Goa March 1 and 2, 2016 indicates that rainfall is likely in some parts of Goa, along with central and western Maharashtra.
The overcast conditions resulted in higher morning temperatures on March 1, 2016 too, with the minimum temperature recording 25.3C again.
Historically the month of March sees morning lows slowly climbing to 27C, while days highs can touch 36-37C.
Checkout the comparison of daily temperature trends for the month of March for 2014 and 2015:
The average morning lows have been around 23-24C and average highs around 33-34C, as seen below for 2014 and 2015:
IMD forecast for Goa March 1 and 2, 2016 indicates that rainfall is likely in some parts of Goa, along with central and western Maharashtra.
The overcast conditions resulted in higher morning temperatures on March 1, 2016 too, with the minimum temperature recording 25.3C again.
Historically the month of March sees morning lows slowly climbing to 27C, while days highs can touch 36-37C.
Checkout the comparison of daily temperature trends for the month of March for 2014 and 2015:
The average morning lows have been around 23-24C and average highs around 33-34C, as seen below for 2014 and 2015:
The trends should continue for 2016 too!
You can keep a track of the daily temperature movement at Panaji Goa on Vagaries Goa by clicking on this link http://weatheringoa.blogspot.in/p/daily-temperature-chart.html
When in Goa during March, wear light cottons, a headwear if outdoor, suitable sun cream for protection from harmful UVA radiation and plenty of hydration!
Get prepared for a hot month ahead!
