The short answer
When to go to Mumbai
November to January is the coolest and driest stretch, best for walking the seafront and heritage areas. February and October are reasonable, if warmer, alternatives. March to May turns hot and sticky with high humidity even without rain. June to September is the monsoon, with extremely heavy rainfall that regularly disrupts roads and rail services -- best avoided, particularly by seniors who need reliable, dry footing and unaffected transport.
Month by month
Mumbai weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 17°C | 0 mm | Cool, dry and comfortable | |
| February | 32°C | 18°C | 0 mm | Warm and dry; pleasant | |
| March | 33°C | 21°C | 0 mm | Hot and increasingly sticky | |
| April | 33°C | 24°C | 0 mm | Hot and humid, little relief | |
| May | 34°C | 27°C | 7 mm | Very hot and humid before the rains | |
| June | 33°C | 27°C | 526 mm | Monsoon breaks; very heavy rain | |
| July | 30°C | 26°C | 920 mm | Peak monsoon; frequent flooding | |
| August | 30°C | 25°C | 561 mm | Still very heavy rain | |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 384 mm | Rain easing but still substantial | |
| October | 34°C | 24°C | 91 mm | Warm, humid; monsoon retreating | |
| November | 34°C | 21°C | 11 mm | Comfortable and drier | |
| December | 33°C | 18°C | 2 mm | Coolest, driest month |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Mumbai seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry and comfortable
- February: Warm and dry; pleasant
- November: Comfortable and drier
- December: Coolest, driest month
Good, with small trade-offs: October
- October: Warm, humid; monsoon retreating
Possible, with planning: March, April and September
- March: Hot and increasingly sticky
- April: Hot and humid, little relief
- September: Rain easing but still substantial
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July and August
- May: Very hot and humid before the rains
- June: Monsoon breaks; very heavy rain
- July: Peak monsoon; frequent flooding
- August: Still very heavy rain
Useful answers
Best time to visit Mumbai: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Mumbai?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Mumbai, with October also good. November to January is the coolest and driest stretch, best for walking the seafront and heritage areas. February and October are reasonable, if warmer, alternatives. March to May turns hot and sticky with high humidity even without rain. June to September is the monsoon, with extremely heavy rainfall that regularly disrupts roads and rail services -- best avoided, particularly by seniors who need reliable, dry footing and unaffected transport.
Which months should I avoid in Mumbai with elderly parents?
May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot and humid before the rains Monsoon breaks; very heavy rain
When does it rain most in Mumbai?
July is the wettest month, with about 920 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is November, with average highs around 34°C.