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Ponda

Ponda is a town in Goa, India, close to the sea. It has a population of about 22,664 (2011). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now32°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population22,664
Local time13:51
15.40° N, 74.02° EElevation 39 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code403401
The year in Pondaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec42October
October: high / low30° / 24°
Rain this month167mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar

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

Ponda at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in April

Coolest month24°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthJuly

1,098 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

May

Monuments nearby7+

within 15 km

How Ponda has grown

People living in the built-up area (12 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.

+37%50k in 1975 → 68k in 2025
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Weather in Ponda

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

14-day forecast
32°C

Cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 63%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct32°25°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct36°22°
Tue27 Oct35°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 Ponda

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score686865473536394242426064
High32°32°32°33°33°29°27°27°28°30°32°32°
Low19°19°21°24°25°25°24°24°24°24°22°20°
Rain (mm)1048829471,098796344167396
Wet days112916283129261852
Sea28°28°29°30°30°29°28°27°27°29°29°28°

What's on in Ponda

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

Ponda's festivals through the year

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Nov
Dec

Monuments and museums in Ponda

All monuments

Outdoors around Ponda

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

Monte Hill ViewpointViewpoints
0.7 km
Bridge to MansherViewpoints
1.7 km
Bondla ZooZoos
4.3 km

Nature around Ponda

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 Ponda

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ponda

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

Earthquakes

Universities and research institutes

National Institute of Technology GoaUniversity or college · founded 2010
Indian Institute of Technology GoaUniversity or college · founded 2016

Towns and villages around Ponda

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

Ponda from above

Postal code

403401

Getting to Ponda

Goa Dabolim International AirportGOI
20 km
Manohar International AirportGOX
41 km
Belagavi AirportIXG
82 km
VernaRailway station
12 km
KarmaliRailway station
14 km
Majorda JunctionRailway station
14 km
Durbhat FerryRassaim Ferry
5.7 km
Adpai FerryRassaim Ferry
6.4 km

Places near Ponda

Places with a climate like Ponda

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ponda?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ponda.
What is the hottest month in Ponda?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Ponda?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ponda?
July is the wettest month with about 1,098 mm of precipitation on 31 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ponda?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Ponda?
The postal code of Ponda is 403401.