Mumbai · Month comparison
December vs February
February ranks #1 overall vs December at #2. Perfect weather continues as January's crowds ease — Mumbai's hidden gem month
December
#2 of 12 months
Best match
Perfect winter weather with Christmas energy — Bandra's festive season is magical
- ↑Best weather of the year with Christmas atmosphere in the city's Catholic neighbourhoods
- ↑New Year's Eve at Marine Drive is one of Asia's great midnight celebrations
February
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Perfect weather continues as January's crowds ease — Mumbai's hidden gem month
- ↑Ideal weather with slightly fewer tourists than January — the sweet spot
- ↑Kala Ghoda Arts Festival runs into February — free outdoor art and performances
| Factor | December | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 10 | 10 |
| Value score | 3 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 9 | 7 |
| Events score | 7 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 9 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 31°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 3mm | 1mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9.5hrs | 10hrs |
December trade-offs
- ↓Prices rise for Christmas and New Year's week — book accommodation early
- ↓Popular restaurants and clubs require reservations weeks ahead for NYE
February trade-offs
- ↓Humidity starts to build very slightly toward month end
- ↓Some premium events have passed; the social calendar is slightly quieter
Scores compare months within Mumbai. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →