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Mumbai in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Mumbai in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Mumbai in August 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Mumbai in August usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +28°C and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 346 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
346 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mumbai has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Mumbai in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mumbai for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +28°C with a maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +25°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +30°C.

Is Mumbai warm or cold in August?

Mumbai is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +26°C to +26°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the coolest months in Mumbai, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Mumbai in August

Mumbai weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+28°C+28°C+29°C
Min. temperature
+24°C+23°C+23°C
Max. temperature
+33°C+34°C+36°C
Rainfall
481 mm346 mm169 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
84%83%81%
Air pressure
1003 HPa1004 HPa1006 HPa
Sunny days
002
Cloudy days
71016
Rainy days
242112
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 481 mm to 346 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%. Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Mumbai in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Mumbai is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Mumbai based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 81% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 240 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 45 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Mumbai, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Mumbai wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 481 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Mumbai?

This is the weather in Mumbai in August 2023:
1 August
🌫️
+30°C
2 August
🌫️
+30°C
3 August
🌫️
+29°C
4 August
🌫️
+29°C
5 August
🌫️
+28°C
6 August
🌫️
+28°C
7 August
🌧️
+28°C
8 August
🌫️
+27°C
9 August
🌧️
+27°C
10 August
🌫️
+28°C
11 August
🌧️
+28°C
12 August
🌫️
+28°C
13 August
🌫️
+29°C
14 August
🌫️
+29°C
15 August
🌫️
+28°C
16 August
🌫️
+26°C
17 August
🌫️
+28°C
18 August
🌫️
+29°C
19 August
🌫️
+28°C
20 August
🌫️
+28°C
21 August
🌫️
+28°C
22 August
🌫️
+28°C
23 August
🌫️
+28°C
24 August
🌫️
+28°C
25 August
🌫️
+28°C
26 August
🌫️
+29°C
27 August
🌫️
+29°C
28 August
🌫️
+29°C
29 August
🌫️
+29°C
30 August
🌫️
+30°C
31 August
🌫️
+30°C
In August 2023 Mumbai had 0 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Mumbai climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Mumbai in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1990 (+29°C) and the highest in 2017 (+33°C). The driest year was 2009 with only 51 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1982 with 877 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mumbai in August:

Is August a good time to visit Mumbai?

It’s always a good time to visit Mumbai, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Mumbai in August?

August is warm in Mumbai. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Mumbai rainy in August?

Mumbai is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Mumbai in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Mumbai in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in India

Check out the weather for other cities in India.

Monthly weather in Mumbai

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mumbai, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.