Mumbai · Month comparison
July vs February
February ranks #1 overall vs July at #12. Perfect weather continues as January's crowds ease — Mumbai's hidden gem month
July
#12 of 12 months
Avoid
Peak monsoon — the heaviest rain in India falls on a city of 20 million people
- ↑Iconic monsoon photography from a hotel window or covered vantage point
- ↑Lowest hotel prices of the year — significant savings for flexible travellers
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 | July | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 1 | 10 |
| Value score | 8 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 2 | 7 |
| Events score | 3 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 3 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 29°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 815mm | 1mm |
| Daily sunshine | 2hrs | 10hrs |
July trade-offs
- ↓Extreme flooding likely — roads impassable, local trains stop, city can shut down for days
- ↓Most tourist sites are inaccessible or closed; caves at Elephanta are off-limits
- ↓Not a recommended time to visit unless you have specific local connections
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 →