Goa, India
Bicholim
Bicholim is a small town in Goa, India, close to the sea. It has a population of about 16,986 (2011). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population16,986
Local time21:49
15.59° N, 73.95° EElevation 11 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal codes403501, 403504October: high / low30° / 24°
Rain this month181mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Bicholim at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:29 · 18:0911 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:09Next holiday8 NovemberDiwali (Deepavali)Next eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJuly
1,221 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
0 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Monuments nearby10+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Bicholim
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 4 km/h · humidity 87%
Today25 Oct32°25°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct36°22°
Tue27 Oct36°21°
Wed28 Oct33°20°
Thu29 Oct32°22°
Fri30 Oct31°22°
Sat31 Oct31°20°
Sun1 Nov32°22°
Mon2 Nov34°24°2.2 mm
Tue3 Nov31°24°6.6 mm
When to go to Bicholim
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 69 | 68 | 64 | 47 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 60 | 65 |
| High | 32° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 30° | 32° | 32° |
| Low | 20° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 83 | 1,011 | 1,221 | 846 | 369 | 181 | 41 | 6 |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 5 | 2 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Bicholim
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Bicholim
11 km
Basilica of Bom JesusBuilt 1605
11 km
Se CathedralBuilt 1562
11 km
Church of Our Lady of the RosaryBuilt 1543
11 km
Church of St. Francis of AssisiBuilt 1661
11 km
St Catherine's Chapel, Old GoaBuilt 1550
UNESCO11 km
Churches and Convents of Goa
Museum11 km
Museum of Christian ArtBuilt 1994Museum11 km
Archaeological Museum and Portrait GalleryBuilt 1964Outdoors around Bicholim
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Aldona Teen ManosViewpoints
1.1 kmMandovi River ViewpointViewpoints
3.2 kmNature around Bicholim
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Bicholim
Earthquakes around Bicholim
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Towns and villages around Bicholim
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Mayem2.6 kmSarvona2.7 kmMaulinguem2.8 kmMulgao3.6 kmVainguinim4.5 kmPiligao4.6 kmSirigāo5 kmNaroa5.1 kmCarapur5.4 kmAssonora5.8 kmVerdi5.9 kmAcaro6.4 kmLatambarcem6.5 kmCurchirem6.5 kmMaem6.6 kmCapao6.8 kmAdvolpale6.9 kmJua7 kmPodocem7.1 kmVitolapur7.4 kmAmbarim7.4 kmSanquelim7.4 kmAmona7.4 kmAldona7.6 kmMaulinguem7.7 kmNavelim7.8 kmMalar8 kmGoltim8.3 kmCudnem8.3 kmCandola8.3 kmOlaulim8.5 kmCumbarjua8.6 kmRaneachovado8.8 kmOrgao8.9 kmGauntona8.9 kmGandaulim9 kmNachinola9 kmNevelim9.5 kmFal9.8 kmBetgui9.8 kmPoriem10 kmPirna11 kmOld Goa City11 kmMorlem11 kmCorlim11 kmDumacem11 kmArvalem11 kmMaina11 kmTivim11 kmPomburpa11 kmBanastarim11 kmMoira11 kmAlorna12 kmNadora12 kmOzorim12 kmSocorro12 kmSonūs12 kmBastora12 kmSalem12 kmSoliem12 kmCarambolim12 kmUcassaim12 kmGouteli12 kmRevora12 kmDignem13 kmIbrampur13 kmOnda13 kmSiroli13 kmDondcol13 kmBailitāl13 kmBardez13 kmSurla13 kmAzossim13 kmChimbel14 kmMencurem14 kmSalvador do Mundo14 kmBoma14 kmQuerim14 kmCunchelim14 kmColvale14 km
Bicholim from above
Around Bicholim30 places to see, do and reach nearby
Arvelam CavesNature9.4 kmMandovi RiverNature15 kmZuari RiverNature20 kmChapora RiverNature22 kmMapusa RiverNature15 kmChorãoNature11 kmDivarNature8.9 kmJuaNature6.7 kmSonsogorMountain37 kmBasilica of Bom JesusMonument11 kmSe CathedralMonument11 kmChurch of Our Lady of the RosaryMonument11 kmChurch of St. Francis of AssisiMonument11 kmSt Catherine's Chapel, Old GoaMonument11 kmChurches and Convents of GoaMonument11 kmChurch of St. CajetanMonument10 kmSaint Paul's College, GoaMonument11 kmMuseum of Christian ArtMuseum11 kmArchaeological Museum and Portrait GalleryMuseum11 kmThivimStation8.4 kmKarmaliStation12 kmPernemStation19 kmSarmanas FerryFerry port5.6 kmNaroa FerryFerry port6.3 kmPanajiPlace17 kmVagatorPlace22 kmChapora FortPlace22 kmCurtiPlace21 kmCandolimPlace21 kmCortalimPlace22 km
Postal codes
403501403504
Getting to Bicholim
Manohar International AirportGOX
19 kmGoa Dabolim International AirportGOI
27 kmSindhudurg AirportSDW
64 kmThivimRailway station
8.4 kmKarmaliRailway station
12 kmPernemRailway station
19 kmSarmanas FerryTonca Ferry
5.6 kmNaroa FerryFerry port
6.3 kmPlaces near Bicholim
Places with a climate like Bicholim
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bicholim?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bicholim.
What is the hottest month in Bicholim?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Bicholim?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bicholim?
July is the wettest month with about 1,221 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Bicholim?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Bicholim?
Bicholim has 2 postal codes: 403501, 403504.