In general the best time to visit Mumbai is probably January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are May, October, November, while the coldest months are January, July, August.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is May, October, November. Average maximum temperatures are up to +32°C in May and it has 13 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Mumbai in different months
This is the average weather in Mumbai for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 27 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +20°C to +28°C.
In June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 92 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 489 mm in July.
Climate in Mumbai
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Mumbai for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+36°C
+38°C
+41°C
+37°C
+37°C
+35°C
+33°C
+34°C
+36°C
+38°C
+36°C
+36°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+28°C
+29°C
+31°C
+31°C
+32°C
+30°C
+28°C
+28°C
+29°C
+31°C
+31°C
+30°C
Minimum Temperature
+15°C
+14°C
+18°C
+21°C
+24°C
+23°C
+24°C
+23°C
+23°C
+21°C
+19°C
+16°C
Avg. water temperature
+27°C
+27°C
+28°C
+30°C
+31°C
+32°C
+30°C
+29°C
+30°C
+31°C
+29°C
+29°C
Humidity, %
61
59
64
71
72
79
84
84
82
71
61
60
Rain, mm
0
0
0
0
15
321
489
339
170
37
8
5
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
2
1
2
2
Sunny Days
27
26
27
24
13
1
0
0
1
14
22
25
Cloud Days
3
2
3
6
14
4
1
1
4
8
6
5
Rainy Days
0
0
0
0
3
18
28
28
18
4
1
1
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Mumbai during the whole year:
The hottest month in Mumbai is May with average maximum temperature going up to +32°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +20°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Mumbai during the whole year:
Mumbai achieves its warmest water temperature in June, where the average sea temperature goes up to +30°C in average. Coldest water temperature is in February with +25°C in average.
When can you swim in Mumbai?
You can swim in Mumbai from January to December:
In April - November the water is very warm (28°C);
In January the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
In February the water is comfortable (21°C - 25°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Mumbai looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Mumbai is August with average humidity going up to 84%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 59%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Mumbai during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 27 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 28 rainy days and 489 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mumbai:
What is the hottest month in Mumbai?
The hottest month in Mumbai is May with average maximum temperature of +32°C.
What is the coldest month in Mumbai?
The coldest month in Mumbai is January with minimum temperatures of +20°C.
Is Mumbai worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Mumbai usually has great weather. The best month is probably May with +32°C and 13 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Mumbai?
if you're looking to visit Mumbai when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 0 mm of rain.
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.