Mumbai Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
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 (64°F). Starting March the average temperatue increases and it becomes very warm in Mumbai.
Monthly Temperature in Mumbai
The climate in Mumbai remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C (84°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 28°C (82°F) in May to 20°C (68°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Mumbai
Mumbai is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1860 mm (73 in). Mumbai can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 597 mm (24 in) of precipitation over 22 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (April), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.7 mm (0.03 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days 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 Hours in Mumbai
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.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Mumbai
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 25°C (77°F) in January to 29°C (84°F) in May.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Mumbai by Month
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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Mumbai
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 3 m/s (6 knots). It is lower in January, February, April, September, October, November and December and higher in July and August. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Mumbai 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit Mumbai
In general, temperatures in Mumbai range from 29°C (84°F) to 32°C (90°F) across the year, with January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December being the best time to visit for those who prefer drier weather.Make your experience more enjoyable by planning to be outside during the cooler parts of the day, either early morning or as the sun begins to set. Visitors should note that June, July, August and September are part of the rainy season, bringing substantial rainfall. Ready to plan your travels but need destination ideas? Our smart tool recommends places based on the climate conditions you prefer. Start planning with our destination weather tool.
