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Gokarna
Mirjan Fort
Mirjan Fort
Aghanashini River
Aghanashini River
Karnataka, India

Gokarna

Gokarna is a town in Karnataka, India, close to the sea. It has a population of about 25,851 (2001). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population25,851
Local time20:02
14.55° N, 74.32° EElevation 3 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code581326
The year in Gokarnaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46October
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month177mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Gokarna at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in December

Coolest month24°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthJuly

1,150 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

May

Monuments nearby1+

within 13 km

Weather in Gokarna

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
29°C

Rain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct31°27°5.2 mm
Fri23 Oct30°27°7.6 mm
Sat24 Oct29°26°22.2 mm
Sun25 Oct30°26°5 mm
Mon26 Oct31°27°
Tue27 Oct31°26°
Wed28 Oct30°26°
Thu29 Oct30°28°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°27°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°26°

When to go to Gokarna

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score747975514341424547466369
High30°30°30°30°30°28°27°27°27°29°31°31°
Low23°23°25°26°27°25°25°24°24°25°25°24°
Rain (mm)207131361,0471,150805365177538
Wet days2121119303130282063
Sea28°28°29°30°30°29°28°27°28°29°29°29°

What's on in Gokarna

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Gokarna

All monuments

Outdoors around Gokarna

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Gokarna AdventureCamp sites
0.9 km
Cocopelli surf schoolSurf spots
1.1 km
LakeViewpoints
1.3 km
SunriseViewpoints
1.4 km

Nature around Gokarna

Nature in India

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Gokarna

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Gokarna

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Gokarna

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Gokarna from above

Postal code

581326

Getting to Gokarna

Goa Dabolim International AirportGOI
106 km
Hubballi AirportHBX
122 km
Manohar International AirportGOX
142 km
Gokarna RoadRailway station
6.7 km
AnkolaRailway station
11 km
MirjanRailway station
13 km
Kodkani-Bele Ferry PointFerry port
12 km
Kodkani-Aigalakurve Ferry PointFerry port
12 km

Places near Gokarna

Places with a climate like Gokarna

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Gokarna?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gokarna.
What is the hottest month in Gokarna?
December is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Gokarna?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gokarna?
July is the wettest month with about 1,150 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Gokarna?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Gokarna?
The postal code of Gokarna is 581326.