Mumbai · Month comparison
February vs June
February ranks #1 overall vs June at #11. Perfect weather continues as January's crowds ease — Mumbai's hidden gem month
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
June
#11 of 12 months
Avoid
Monsoon arrives and Mumbai floods — transport fails, but the city carries on in its inimitable way
- ↑Dramatic monsoon scenes at Marine Drive — waves crash the seawall in spectacular sheets
- ↑Deeply authentic local experience as the tourist Mumbai all but disappears
| Factor | February | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 10 | 2 |
| Value score | 5 | 8 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 2 |
| Events score | 7 | 3 |
| Atmosphere | 9 | 3 |
| Avg high temp | 32°C | 31°C |
| Monthly rain | 1mm | 500mm |
| Daily sunshine | 10hrs | 3hrs |
February trade-offs
- ↓Humidity starts to build very slightly toward month end
- ↓Some premium events have passed; the social calendar is slightly quieter
June trade-offs
- ↓Catastrophic flooding possible (26 July 2005 was 944mm in 24 hours) — transport can fail entirely
- ↓Many outdoor sights and beaches are inaccessible or unpleasant
- ↓Health risks from flooding and waterborne disease require careful precautions
Scores compare months within Mumbai. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →