Mumbai · Month comparison

March vs January

January ranks #1 overall vs March at #7. Mumbai at its absolute finest — perfect weather and the city buzzing at full energy

Holi festival celebrations with coloured powder near Mumbai beach

March

#7 of 12 months

Best match

Holi brings colour and warmth as the city gears up for summer — still very good overall

  • ↑Holi festival parties in Bandra and Juhu are legendary in Mumbai
  • ↑28–32°C — warm but still manageable; long beach evenings are perfect
Marine Drive seafront promenade in Mumbai on a clear winter evening

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
FactorMarchJanuary
Weather score
7
9
Value score
5
5
Crowd score
6
7
Events score
6
5
Atmosphere
7
8
Avg high temp33°C31°C
Monthly rain1mm2mm
Daily sunshine10hrs9.5hrs

March trade-offs

  • ↓Temperatures rising noticeably — midday heat is uncomfortable by late March
  • ↓Pre-monsoon humidity begins to build; the air becomes stickier

January trade-offs

  • ↓Peak hotel prices for this time of year — book well ahead
  • ↓Popular restaurants and weekend events fill quickly in January
See all 12 months for Mumbai →March in detail →January in detail →
Scores compare months within Mumbai. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →