Mumbai, India Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Mumbai
Weather in Mumbai is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. May afternoons typically reach 91°F (33°C), while January highs hover near 85°F (29°C). Annual precipitation averages 89.2 inches (2266 mm) over about 131 rainy days.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: May - highs near 91°F (33°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 85°F (29°C)
- Record high: 106°F (41°C) · Record low: 55°F (13°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (31 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on May. Highs average 91°F (33°C) and overnight lows stay near 81°F (27°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 85°F (29°C) and lows around 65°F (19°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 106°F (41°C) and dropped as low as 55°F (13°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 30.8 inches (783 mm) of rain over 31 days, while April is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.9 hours of sun a day.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 65° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.7 h/day | 64% |
| February | 87° | 68° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.9 h/day | 61% |
| March | 90° | 72° | 0 | 0.1 in | 11.2 h/day | 64% |
| April | 91° | 76° | 0 | 0.0 in | 11.9 h/day | 73% |
| May | 91° | 81° | 3 | 1.3 in | 11.7 h/day | 75% |
| June | 86° | 80° | 26 | 17.6 in | 8.2 h/day | 83% |
| July | 82° | 78° | 31 | 30.8 in | 5.2 h/day | 89% |
| August | 82° | 78° | 30 | 17.2 in | 7.4 h/day | 87% |
| September | 83° | 77° | 27 | 17.0 in | 8.3 h/day | 87% |
| October | 88° | 76° | 11 | 4.2 in | 9.9 h/day | 80% |
| November | 90° | 72° | 2 | 0.2 in | 10.3 h/day | 64% |
| December | 87° | 69° | 1 | 0.6 in | 9.8 h/day | 64% |
Mumbai month by month
Mumbai weather in January
January brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 65°F (19°C), about 0 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Mumbai.
Mumbai weather in February
February brings highs around 87°F (31°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 0 wet days.
Mumbai weather in March
March brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 0 wet days.
Mumbai weather in April
April brings highs around 91°F (33°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 0 wet days - typically the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Mumbai.
Mumbai weather in May
May brings highs around 91°F (33°C), lows near 81°F (27°C), about 3 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Mumbai.
Mumbai weather in June
June brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 26 wet days.
Mumbai weather in July
July brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 31 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Mumbai.
Mumbai weather in August
August brings highs around 82°F (28°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 30 wet days.
Mumbai weather in September
September brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 27 wet days.
Mumbai weather in October
October brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 76°F (25°C), about 11 wet days.
Mumbai weather in November
November brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 2 wet days.
Mumbai weather in December
December brings highs around 87°F (31°C), lows near 69°F (21°C), about 1 wet days.
Seasons in Mumbai
March through May
March through May in Mumbai brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 91°F (33°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); precipitation is infrequent. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Mumbai is hot, with daytime highs averaging 84°F (29°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 87 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Mumbai is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Mumbai runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 67°F (20°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit Mumbai
The best time to visit Mumbai is generally January to May and November, when these months combine the driest skies with the most comfortable heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 89°F (32°C).
Pack for Mumbai with lightweight, breathable clothing and strong sun protection for the hot months; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - May nights average 81°F (27°C).
Mumbai temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.