Mumbai · WinterMonth summary
Mumbai weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
3% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mumbai in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.0h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (8.3/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Mumbai in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Mumbai enjoys 31°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (3% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Mumbai averages 31°C, 3% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mumbai in December
Is December a good time to visit Mumbai?
December is an excellent time to visit Mumbai (score 8.3/10). With 31°C, 10.0h of sunshine and 3% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Mumbai in December?
Temperatures reach 31°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 10.0h/day.
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