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When to visit Mumbai?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
66°F–86°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 66°F | 86°F | 2% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ February | 68°F | 88°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 73°F | 90°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 77°F | 91°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ May | 81°F | 91°F | 17% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 79°F | 86°F | 87% | 0.6in | 9.7h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 79°F | 82°F | 100% | 1.0in | 4.5h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 77°F | 82°F | 98% | 0.6in | 9.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 77°F | 82°F | 92% | 0.6in | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 77°F | 88°F | 40% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ November | 72°F | 90°F | 5% | 0.0in | 10.3h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ December | 68°F | 88°F | 3% | 0.0in | 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°F, 6% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 29°F, 95% rainy days, 7.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°F, 46% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time
Average 31°F, 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°F.
July is the wettest month with 100% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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