Best Time to Visit Mumbai
The best months to visit Mumbai are Jan, Feb, Dec. Here is the full monthly breakdown.
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Best Months: Jan, Feb, Dec
These months offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures and low rainfall for visiting Mumbai. Expect highs of 30°C to 33°C to 32°C with relatively dry conditions.
Warmest Month
April
34°C high
Coldest Month
January
19°C low
Driest Month
January
0 rain days
Wettest Month
July
36 rain days
Monthly Weather
January
High: 30°C / Low: 19°C
February
High: 33°C / Low: 21°C
March
High: 33°C / Low: 23°C
0 rain days
April
High: 34°C / Low: 25°C
May
High: 33°C / Low: 27°C
9 rain days
June
High: 31°C / Low: 26°C
31 rain days
July
High: 28°C / Low: 25°C
36 rain days
August
High: 28°C / Low: 25°C
34 rain days
September
High: 29°C / Low: 25°C
34 rain days
October
High: 32°C / Low: 24°C
14 rain days
November
High: 33°C / Low: 22°C
2 rain days
December
High: 32°C / Low: 21°C
Tourist Seasons in Mumbai
Peak Season
January, February, December
- +Best weather conditions
- +Most activities and events
- -Higher prices and larger crowds
- -Book accommodation well in advance
Shoulder Season
March, November
- +Good weather, fewer tourists
- +Better value for accommodation
- +More authentic local experiences
- ~Some attractions may have reduced hours
Off Season
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- +Lowest prices of the year
- +No crowds at attractions
- -Weather may be less favourable
- -Some seasonal businesses may close
Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January★ | 30°C | 19°C | 0 | Peak Season |
February★ | 33°C | 21°C | 0 | Peak Season |
March | 33°C | 23°C | 0 | Shoulder Season |
April | 34°C | 25°C | 0 | Off Season |
May | 33°C | 27°C | 9 | Off Season |
June | 31°C | 26°C | 31 | Off Season |
July | 28°C | 25°C | 36 | Off Season |
August | 28°C | 25°C | 34 | Off Season |
September | 29°C | 25°C | 34 | Off Season |
October | 32°C | 24°C | 14 | Off Season |
November | 33°C | 22°C | 2 | Shoulder Season |
December★ | 32°C | 21°C | 0 | Peak Season |
Season Timeline
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