Climate in Mumbai — Annual Weather Overview
Mumbai has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is April (average high 33.1°C) and the coolest is July (28.0°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 5.1°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 2439mm. July is the wettest month at 875.2mm, while February averages just 0.3mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.5 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 32.9°C, 78mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 28.6°C, 1762mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 30.5°C, 565mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 30.1°C, 34mm rain.
Mumbai — Monthly Temperatures
Mumbai — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Mumbai stays reasonable all year.
Mumbai weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.5°C | 18.8°C | 2.5mm | 10.6h | 0 | 10/10 |
| February | 31.2°C | 19.9°C | 0.3mm | 11.0h | 0 | 10/10 |
| March | 32.9°C | 22.7°C | 4.0mm | 11.2h | 0 | 10/10 |
| April | 33.1°C | 25.0°C | 0.3mm | 11.9h | 0 | 10/10 |
| May | 32.7°C | 27.3°C | 73.2mm | 11.4h | 4 | 10/10 |
| June | 29.7°C | 26.3°C | 389.8mm | 8.0h | 26 | 8/10 |
| July | 28.0°C | 25.5°C | 875.2mm | 5.1h | 30 | 8/10 |
| August | 28.0°C | 25.3°C | 496.9mm | 7.3h | 30 | 8/10 |
| September | 28.4°C | 25.1°C | 479.4mm | 7.9h | 29 | 8/10 |
| October | 30.9°C | 24.2°C | 80.2mm | 10.1h | 11 | 10/10 |
| November | 32.3°C | 22.5°C | 5.6mm | 10.1h | 2 | 10/10 |
| December | 30.7°C | 20.6°C | 31.2mm | 9.7h | 1 | 10/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Mumbai and the Mumbai rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Mumbai have?
Mumbai has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 28.0°C in July to 33.1°C in April.
What is the hottest month in Mumbai?
April is the hottest month in Mumbai, with average highs of 33.1°C and lows of 25.0°C.
What is the coldest month in Mumbai?
July is the coolest month, with average highs of 28.0°C and lows of 18.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Mumbai?
July is the wettest month, averaging 875.2mm of rainfall over around 30 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Mumbai?
Rainy season in Mumbai runs June to September, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Mumbai get per year?
Mumbai receives around 2439mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (0.3mm).
When is the best time to visit Mumbai?
The best time to visit Mumbai is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.