Mumbai · WinterMonth summary
Mumbai weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
66°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
2% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mumbai in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.8h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Mumbai. January remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).
By trip type
Mumbai in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Mumbai enjoys 30°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (2% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 January, Mumbai averages 86°F, 2% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mumbai in January
Is January a good time to visit Mumbai?
January is an excellent time to visit Mumbai (score 8.8/10). With 86°F, 10.8h of sunshine and 2% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Mumbai in January?
Temperatures reach 86°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 10.8h/day.
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