SeasonMapGokarna weather in October
India
October in Gokarna: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Gokarna · #927 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gokarna climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 29°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 208 mm / 8.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 64 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gokarna in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyAutumn break (Dussehra / Diwali) in India, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Gokarna's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherGokarna's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Gokarna in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Opening
Beach hut season
15 Oct – 28 FebSummer season opensThe huts go back up on Kudle and Om once the rain stops and the walk between the beaches is passable again. Weekends bring Bengaluru down for two days at a time; midweek the far beaches are still nearly empty. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk21 rainy days and about 208 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Gokarna — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Gokarna?
Gokarna in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Gokarna?
- October in Gokarna: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Gokarna on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Gokarna in October?
- In October, Gokarna averages a daily high of 29.4°C and a low of 23.9°C, with about 207.6 mm of rain over roughly 21.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gokarna in October?
- Gokarna has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 64 in October.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — October
Within 300 km: Goa's Narkasur night around 20 Oct – 15 Nov.