Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Mumbai
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Mumbai are January, December, February — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is January, February, November, December. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Mumbai (8 m elevation).
Month by month
Mumbai weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 84°F | 1.2 | 78 | Best |
| February | 31.4°C / 89°F | 0 | 65 | Best |
| March | 32.8°C / 91°F | 0.2 | 55 | |
| April | 33.5°C / 92°F | 0 | 51 | |
| May | 33°C / 91°F | 3.3 | 50 | |
| June | 30°C / 86°F | 22.2 | 48 | |
| July | 28°C / 82°F | 25.3 | 56 | Shoulder |
| August | 28.1°C / 83°F | 24.7 | 55 | Shoulder |
| September | 28.4°C / 83°F | 23.8 | 54 | |
| October | 30.9°C / 88°F | 10.5 | 54 | |
| November | 32.6°C / 91°F | 1.3 | 55 | |
| December | 30.8°C / 87°F | 0.8 | 68 | Best |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Mumbai timing questions
What is the best month to visit Mumbai?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are January, December, and February, with January scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is January, February, November, and December, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Mumbai?
April, with an average daily high of 33.5°C (92°F).
What is the rainiest month in Mumbai?
July, averaging 25.3 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Mumbai?
July and August — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.