Mumbai · Month comparison
July vs January
January ranks #1 overall vs July at #12. Mumbai at its absolute finest — perfect weather and the city buzzing at full energy
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
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
| Factor | July | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 2 | 9 |
| Value score | 6 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 3 | 7 |
| Events score | 3 | 5 |
| Atmosphere | 4 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 29°C | 31°C |
| Monthly rain | 815mm | 2mm |
| Daily sunshine | 2hrs | 9.5hrs |
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
January trade-offs
- ↓Peak hotel prices for this time of year — book well ahead
- ↓Popular restaurants and weekend events fill quickly in January
Scores compare months within Mumbai. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →