Mumbai · SpringMonth summary
Mumbai weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
27°C – 33°C
🌧 Rainy days
17% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mumbai in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 33°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Mumbai. January remains slightly better (+1.1 pts).
By trip type
Mumbai in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Mumbai. Temperatures rise (33°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. 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 May, Mumbai averages 33°C, 17% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mumbai in May
Is May a good time to visit Mumbai?
May is an excellent time to visit Mumbai (score 7.7/10). With 33°C, 12.0h of sunshine and 17% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Mumbai in May?
With 33°C max and 12.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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