Best Time To Visit Daman

The tropical summer is sweltering at Daman, with temperatures ranging between 27 and 39°C. Humidity is also high because of the proximity to the coast. This means that days are hot and balmy, while the evenings are pleasant. Carry linens and cotton to beat the heat and stay hydrated. It is advisable to sightsee and travel in the mornings and evenings, as the afternoons get humid and stuffy.

March is an ideal off-season month to visit Daman as the breeze from the Arabian Sea in the evenings is delightful and perfect for romantic walks. As the months' pass, it gets hotter and more humid, which keeps most tourists away from the coast. The price of resorts and homestays comes down too, which makes summer an ideal time for tourists on a budget to make the most of Daman. You can enjoy water sports without much hassle too. The beaches, especially Devka and Nagao, look stunning at dawn and dusk. They are not very crowded, which makes them perfect for romantic dates with your loved ones.

Enjoy the wonders of nature in tranquil bliss as you watch the Arabian Sea from the fort of Moti Daman as you take along a picnic basket for a memorable day with your family. You can also take a walk to the Fort of St Jerome and the Chapel of Our Lady Rosary for serene evenings.

Water sports are favourite in summer. Adrenaline junkies are bound to have the time of their lives going swimming, snorkelling, water skiing and wakeboarding in the waters. You can also scuba dive and go speed boating in the ocean. Banana boats and kite flying are popular too! Jampore Beach is the hotspot for watersports, so make sure to give it a visit during your time in Daman. You can enrol in short-term PADI courses or take up pleasure rides too.

If you find Daman too hot for your liking, you can drive to the hill station of Saputara near the city. As you drive past the Sarpagandha River, you can also visit the Gira Falls and revel in the cold waters. Take a detour too Mahal Bardipara Forest Wildlife Sanctuary and spot exotic tropical animals while you’re at it too. At a day’s journey away from Daman, Saputara is an ideal picnic destination for the whole family.

The southwest monsoon strikes Daman at the end of June. There is moderate to heavy rain in the season, with August being the wettest month of the year. Visibility is hampered, and the sky is not very clear. Nights are cold and comfortable. Take along raincoats and umbrellas if you plan to sightsee in the monsoon. The monsoon also brings the Nariyal Purnima festival in August, which is celebrated by the locals right on the beach! Be part of this fascinating ritual and indulge in the festivities as you pray to the Sea Gods to bestow the anglers with a good catch. If you’re lucky, some fisherfolk may even agree to take you with them as they embark upon the first expedition of the season!