When to go to Mumbai?
Mumbai runs on the sea and the timetable. The Gateway of India faces the harbour where boats leave for the Elephanta Caves and their rock-cut Shiva, and Marine Drive curves away in a long arc that switches on at dusk. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is Victorian Gothic at full volume, while Chowpatty handles the rest: bhelpuri, kulfi and the evening crowd.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Mumbai, aim for January to May, October to December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Mumbai
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.6 | 2 | 23 | 86 |
| February | 11.0 | 0 | 25 | 89 |
| March | 11.1 | 5 | 27 | 90 |
| April | 11.8 | 0 | 29 | 93 |
| May | 11.6 | 11 | 30 | 91 |
| June | 8.4 | 414 | 28 | 42 |
| July | 3.6 | 1,049 | 26 | 20 |
| August | 8.0 | 369 | 27 | 43 |
| September | 7.8 | 461 | 26 | 35 |
| October | 10.0 | 95 | 27 | 76 |
| November | 10.4 | 2 | 27 | 87 |
| December | 9.9 | 1 | 26 | 84 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Mumbai, the sunniest month is April, and the driest is February (about 0 mm). Temperatures peak in May (about 30°C). Over the year, an average of 2,408 mm of rain falls, and 8 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Mumbai?
- Gateway of India
- CST station (UNESCO)
- Marine Drive and Chowpatty
- Elephanta Caves (UNESCO, day trip)
Practical info
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