Rainy Season in Mumbai — When It Is & What to Expect

Rainy season
June to September
Wettest month: July (875.2mm)

Mumbai has a distinct rainy season covering June to September, when roughly 2241mm of rain falls — the bulk of the annual total. The wettest month is July (875.2mm over about 30 rainy days). Outside these months rainfall drops sharply, which is why the best time to visit is All year.

Mumbai — Monthly Rainfall

0mm100mm200mm300mm400mm500mm600mm700mm800mm900mm1000mmJan: 2.5mmJan2Feb: 0.3mmFeb0Mar: 4.0mmMar4Apr: 0.3mmApr0May: 73.2mmMay73Jun: 389.8mmJun390Jul: 875.2mmJul875Aug: 496.9mmAug497Sep: 479.4mmSep479Oct: 80.2mmOct80Nov: 5.6mmNov6Dec: 31.2mmDec31

Average monthly rainfall in millimetres, calculated from 2020–2023 data. Highlighted bars mark the rainy season.

Rainfall in Mumbai month by month

MonthRainRainy daysHighRating
January 2.5mm 0 28.5°C 10/10
February 0.3mm 0 31.2°C 10/10
March 4.0mm 0 32.9°C 10/10
April 0.3mm 0 33.1°C 10/10
May 73.2mm 4 32.7°C 10/10
June Wet 389.8mm 26 29.7°C 8/10
July Wet 875.2mm 30 28.0°C 8/10
August Wet 496.9mm 30 28.0°C 8/10
September Wet 479.4mm 29 28.4°C 8/10
October 80.2mm 11 30.9°C 10/10
November 5.6mm 2 32.3°C 10/10
December 31.2mm 1 30.7°C 10/10

Should you visit Mumbai during rainy season?

It can still work. Rain in the wet season often falls in short, intense bursts rather than all-day washouts, prices are lower and crowds thinner. But expect high humidity, disrupted boat trips and island transfers, and the occasional flooded street — July in particular is best avoided.

Best time to avoid the rain

The driest, most comfortable window is All year — see the full best time to visit Mumbai guide for the month-by-month breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is rainy season in Mumbai?

Rainy season in Mumbai runs June to September, peaking in July with 875.2mm of rain.

What is the wettest month in Mumbai?

July — averaging 875.2mm of rain over roughly 30 rainy days.

Can you visit Mumbai during rainy season?

It can still work. Rain in the wet season often falls in short, intense bursts rather than all-day washouts, prices are lower and crowds thinner. But expect high humidity, disrupted boat trips and island transfers, and the occasional flooded street — July in particular is best avoided.

When is the dry season in Mumbai?

The driest, most comfortable months are All year — see the best time to visit Mumbai guide.

Travelling in the wet season anyway?

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Wet season essentials for Mumbai

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Compact travel umbrella

Windproof, fits in a daypack, dries fast — non-negotiable in monsoon season.

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Packable waterproof jacket

Light enough for the humidity, sealed enough for the downpours.

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Dry bag

Keeps phones, passports and cameras dry through boat trips and sudden storms.

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Quick-dry travel clothing

Lightweight and quick-drying — ideal for high-humidity wet seasons.

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Packing cubes

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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.