Mumbai, IndiaQuick decision
When to visit Mumbai?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
19°C–30°C in January
🌧 Least rain
2% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (100%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Gateway of India & ColabaOct–Mar — Taj Mahal Palace, Crawford Market, colonial quarter.
BollywoodYear-round — Film City studios, set visits, Dharavi.
Chowpatty street foodYear-round — vada pav, pav bhaji, bhel puri on the beach.
Elephanta CavesOct–May — UNESCO sculpted caves, 1h ferry from the harbor.
Monthly climate data
Mumbai weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 19°C | 30°C | 2% | 0.0 | 10.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ February | 20°C | 31°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 23°C | 32°C | 0% | 0.1 | 11.2h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 25°C | 33°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ May | 27°C | 33°C | 17% | 1.7 | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 26°C | 30°C | 87% | 15.1 | 9.7h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 26°C | 28°C | 100% | 26.1 | 4.5h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 25°C | 28°C | 98% | 15.6 | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 25°C | 28°C | 92% | 15.4 | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 25°C | 31°C | 40% | 3.7 | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ November | 22°C | 32°C | 5% | 0.2 | 10.3h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ December | 20°C | 31°C | 3% | 0.5 | 10.0h | 8.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 33°C, 6% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 29°C, 95% rainy days, 7.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°C, 46% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 31°C, 2% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 2% rainy days and 30°C.
July is the wettest month with 100% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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