The best time to visit Ullal is October through February, when the sea is calm enough to swim, the air is warm but not oppressive, and the sky is clear. March through May gets uncomfortably hot and humid. The monsoon arrives in June and runs through September — the beach is dramatic in the rain but the sea is dangerous, and the humidity is intense. If you want to see the annual urs festival at the dargah, the dates shift each year with the Islamic calendar, so check ahead.