Mumbai weather in January (Maharashtra, India)

How is the weather in Mumbai in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Mumbai, January is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Mumbai in January usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 0 days of rain.

With around 270 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Mumbai. January, February, March, April, May, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mumbai climate page with graphs.

 

Mumbai, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 62%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 270 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in January

Find out more about the weather in India in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Mumbai in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 25°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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