Mumbai · Month comparison
June vs January
January ranks #1 overall vs June at #11. Mumbai at its absolute finest — perfect weather and the city buzzing at full energy
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
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 | June | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 2 | 9 |
| Value score | 6 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 3 | 7 |
| Events score | 3 | 5 |
| Atmosphere | 4 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 31°C | 31°C |
| Monthly rain | 500mm | 2mm |
| Daily sunshine | 3hrs | 9.5hrs |
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
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 →