Mumbai · Month comparison
January vs June
January ranks #1 overall vs June at #11. Mumbai at its absolute finest — perfect weather and the city buzzing at full energy
January
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Mumbai at its absolute finest — perfect weather and the city buzzing at full energy
- ↑Ideal 25–30°C with low humidity — outdoor exploration all day is a pleasure
- ↑Marine Drive at sunset and evening sea breezes make January unforgettable
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 | January | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 2 |
| Value score | 5 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 3 |
| Events score | 5 | 3 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 4 |
| Avg high temp | 31°C | 31°C |
| Monthly rain | 2mm | 500mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9.5hrs | 3hrs |
January trade-offs
- ↓Peak hotel prices for this time of year — book well ahead
- ↓Popular restaurants and weekend events fill quickly in January
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 →