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Mumbai
Which Season to Choose?

Mumbai, city of contrasts — Bollywood, Gateway of India and legendary street food.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 19.08°N 72.88°E
JanuaryBest month
86°FOptimal temperature
2%Rainy days

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

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.

Mumbai weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
☀️ January66°F86°F2%0.0in10.8h8.8/10
☀️ February68°F88°F0%0.0in11.0h8.6/10
☀️ March73°F90°F0%0.0in11.2h8.4/10
☀️ April77°F91°F0%0.0in12.0h8.1/10
☀️ May81°F91°F17%0.1in12.0h7.7/10
🌧️ June79°F86°F87%0.6in9.7h6.5/10
🌧️ July79°F82°F100%1.0in4.5h5.1/10
🌧️ August77°F82°F98%0.6in9.2h7.0/10
🌧️ September77°F82°F92%0.6in9.9h7.0/10
🌤️ October77°F88°F40%0.1in10.9h7.5/10
☀️ November72°F90°F5%0.0in10.3h8.1/10
☀️ December68°F88°F3%0.0in10.0h8.3/10
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.

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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Frequently asked questions

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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