Best Time to Visit Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Mumbai is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Mumbai for sunny, dry weather is November–May — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in January to 30.5°C / 86.9°F in May, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (January) to 798 mm / 31.4 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mumbai's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.3°C75.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.1°C77.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27.4°C81.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 29.1°C84.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 30.5°C86.9°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27.6°C81.7°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.5°C77.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mumbai?
The best time to visit Mumbai for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 30.5°C / 86.9°F, and the driest is January with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mumbai's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mumbai?
The rainy season at Mumbai, Maharashtra runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 21 mm / 0.8 in. The wettest single month is July (798 mm / 31.4 in).
What is the driest month in Mumbai?
The driest month in Mumbai is January, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mumbai?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mumbai — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 798 mm / 31.4 in in July, and the coldest month averages 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
Is Mumbai climate different from India overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mumbai figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our India figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Mumbai specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.