Best Time to Visit Mumbai
Best time to visit Mumbai: January, February, March, April, November and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Mumbai
Go in January, February, March, April, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Mumbai month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 68° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 91° | 71° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| March | 93° | 74° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 93° | 78° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 92° | 81° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 88° | 80° | 19,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 83° | 78° | 37,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 83° | 78° | 12,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 83° | 76° | 15,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 89° | 76° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 91° | 72° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 90° | 69° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Mumbai compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mumbai.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goa | 274 mi | 81°F | about the same | 132 in |
Best time to visit each airport in Mumbai
1 airports mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, August and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Mumbai is a city in India. Mumbai is known for Gateway of India and Bollywood. It has a population of about 20.7 million.
Right now it is 79°F (26°C) in Mumbai with drizzle. It feels like 87°F. Today runs from 79°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Mumbai is January, February, March, April, November and December. The climate is tropical. June, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 68°F.
The closest major airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), about 1 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 83°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Mumbai today at 9.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Mumbai right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:53 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 83° / 79°
Drizzle · 100% rain · wind 10 mph
🌦️ 83° / 80°
Light drizzle · 100% rain · wind 11 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mumbai?
Mumbai is a city in India. Its coordinates are 19.076, 72.8777. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Mumbai right now?
It is currently 79°F (26°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 84% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mumbai?
January, February, March, April, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Mumbai, which has a tropical climate. June, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mumbai in?
Mumbai observes Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30). The local time is 8:53 AM.
How many people live in Mumbai?
Mumbai has a population of approximately 20.7 million.
What is the nearest airport to Mumbai?
The closest airports are Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), 1 mi away.
What places are in Mumbai?
Mumbai covers 1 places in this atlas, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 8:53 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
