17Β° to 31Β°
Dry & Sunny
The most comfortable stretch of the year, with virtually no rain and cool evenings after hot, sunny days.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ§₯ Light layers for evenings
18Β° to 32Β°
Peak Dry Season
Still dry and pleasant, though the heat starts building as the month wears on.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ§₯ Light layers for evenings
21Β° to 33Β°
Heat Builds
Dry season holds, but daytime highs climb fast toward the pre-monsoon peak.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ₯΅ Stay hydrated
24Β° to 33Β°
Very Hot
Intense, dry heat, with highs that can push past 38Β°C.
π₯΅ Heat protectionπ§ Stay hydrated
27Β° to 34Β°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year, humid and sweltering just before the monsoon breaks.
π₯΅ Heat protectionπ§ Stay hydrated
27Β° to 33Β°
Monsoon Breaks
The southwest monsoon arrives in force, with rain a near-daily event from here on.
β Umbrella essentialπ Check train delays
26Β° to 31Β°
Peak Monsoon
The wettest month of the year by a wide margin, with the sky overcast for days at a stretch.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
25Β° to 31Β°
Deep Monsoon
Nearly as wet as July, hot, muggy, and prone to serious flooding.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
25Β° to 31Β°
Monsoon Eases
Rain starts tapering off from the peak, often coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi's citywide celebrations.
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Ganesh Chaturthi, dates vary each year
Mumbai's largest festival, ten days honoring the elephant-headed god Ganesha, with elaborate public shrines across the city and a final procession carrying idols to the sea for immersion. Falling on the Hindu lunar calendar, it usually lands in late August or September; hotels and streets near major pandals get extremely busy.
β Umbrella handyπ Ganesh Chaturthi
24Β° to 34Β°
Post-Monsoon Heat
The rain has largely stopped, but the heat climbs right back up, sometimes past 36Β°C.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
22Β° to 34Β°
Warm & Dry
Dry and sunny, with the heat gradually easing as the month goes on.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ Cyclone risk possible
18Β° to 33Β°
Cool & Clear
Dry and pleasant again, with the coolest evenings of the year.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ§₯ Light layers for evenings
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Mumbai?›
Mumbai's monsoon season runs roughly from June through September, with July historically the wettest, averaging over 700mm of rain across 21 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Mumbai?›
January and February are historically Mumbai's best months, dry and sunny with virtually no rain and cooler evenings, though days can still get surprisingly hot.
What is the least favorable time to visit Mumbai?›
July, the wettest month of the year by a wide margin, historically brings rain on most days and a real risk of flooding and transit disruption in low-lying areas.
Which month has the most rain in Mumbai?›
July is historically the wettest month, averaging over 700mm of rain across 21 days.
Which month is the driest in Mumbai?›
January through April are historically rain-free.
How hot does Mumbai get?›
May is historically the hottest month of the year.
What should I pack for Mumbai during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around June through September, when the monsoon brings the bulk of the year's rain.
Does Mumbai flood?›
Yes, historically. Heavy downpours regularly overwhelm drainage in low-lying areas, and local trains are frequently disrupted or suspended during the worst spells from June to September.
Does Mumbai get cyclones?›
Direct hits were rare for decades, but Cyclone Nisarga (2020) and Cyclone Tauktae (2021) both affected the city directly, and even distant cyclones can bring heavy rain in November and December.
Is there a major festival worth planning around in Mumbai?›
Ganesh Chaturthi, Mumbai's largest festival, usually lands in late August or September on the Hindu lunar calendar, with elaborate public shrines across the city and hotels near major pandals getting extremely busy.