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Best time to visit Mumbai

Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.

Best time to visit Mumbai, India

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	20-30°C, pleasant and dry with clear skies.	moderate	moderate	• Pleasant weather for sightseeing • Republic Day celebrations ⚠ Can be slightly cooler in the evenings.
February	21-32°C, warm and dry with ample sunshine.	moderate	moderate	• Ideal weather for exploring • Less humidity than later months ⚠ Shivaji Jayanti can cause localized transport disruptions.
March	24-34°C, getting warmer and humid, mostly sunny.	moderate	moderate	• Pre-monsoon warmth • Holi festival (late March) ⚠ Humidity starts to increase.
April	26-36°C, hot and humid with occasional pre-monsoon showers.	low	low	• Fewer crowds • End of mango season ⚠ Heat can be intense, seek indoor activities.
May	28-37°C, very hot and humid, frequent thunderstorms.	low	low	• Lowest prices • Escape the heat indoors ⚠ Pre-monsoon heat and humidity are at their peak.
June	26-32°C, heavy monsoon rains and high humidity.	low	low	• Monsoon atmosphere • Green landscapes ⚠ Heavy rainfall can disrupt travel and outdoor activities; flooding is common.
July	25-30°C, continuous heavy monsoon downpours.	low	low	• Monsoon experience for the adventurous ⚠ Monsoon season at its peak; expect significant disruptions and limited outdoor options.
August	25-30°C, still significant monsoon rains, though easing.	low	low	• Post-monsoon greenery ⚠ Monsoon rains continue, though intensity may decrease; potential for flooding persists.
September	25-31°C, monsoon rains tapering off, humid.	low	low	• End of monsoon • Lush scenery ⚠ Occasional heavy showers can still occur; humidity remains high.
October	24-33°C, pleasant, less humid, mostly sunny.	moderate	moderate	• Post-monsoon clarity • Navratri and Durga Puja festivals ⚠ Weather becomes significantly more comfortable.
November	22-32°C, ideal, dry, sunny, and comfortable.	moderate	moderate	• Perfect weather for all activities • Diwali celebrations ⚠ One of the best times to visit for weather.
December	20-30°C, cool and dry, clear skies.	high	high	• Festive atmosphere • Christmas and New Year celebrations ⚠ Peak tourist season due to holidays and excellent weather.

Annual events worth timing your trip around

March

Holi

The festival of colors, celebrated with enthusiasm across the city.

August/September

Ganeshotsav

A major Hindu festival celebrating Lord Ganesha, with elaborate idols and processions.

September/October

Navratri & Durga Puja

Nine nights of festivities with music, dance, and religious ceremonies.

October/November

Diwali

The festival of lights, marked by fireworks, feasts, and family gatherings.

December

Christmas

Celebrated with festive decorations and events, especially in areas with Christian heritage.

December

New Year's Eve

Vibrant celebrations and parties mark the end of the year.

Insider timing tips

•The monsoon (June-September) brings heavy rainfall and humidity, making outdoor activities difficult and potentially causing travel disruptions due to flooding.
•Post-monsoon (October-November) offers a sweet spot with pleasant weather and lush green landscapes, but prices and crowds begin to rise.
•December and January are popular for their excellent weather and festive atmosphere, leading to peak crowds and prices, especially around holidays.
•The shoulder months of March and April offer good weather before the intense heat and humidity of May and the monsoon set in, with fewer crowds than the peak season.