Mumbai Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
With a tropical monsoon climate Mumbai often experiences a lot of humidity. Most rain falls from June till September. December and January are a bit cooler making it the best months for visiting Mumbai. The temperature rarely falls below 18°C. Starting March the average temperatue increases and it becomes very warm in Mumbai.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Mumbai remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 20°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Mumbai is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1860 mm. Mumbai can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 597 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days. In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.7 mm of rainfall, spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mumbai Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Mumbai can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 2.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 25°C in January to 29°C in May.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mumbai.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 86%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 3 m/s. It is lower in January, February, April, September, October, November and December and higher in July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Mumbai in India
Mumbai has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 32°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April, May, November and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Mumbai occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
May has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 597 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 296 hours of sunshine.
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