Weather in Mumbai in May
May in Mumbai is the hard heat. Outdoor plans belong to the ends of the day. The middle is for indoors or water.
In India, this is how Mumbai actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. May is the peak of the warm side of the year in Mumbai. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 31°C
27–34°C
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.8 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Fierce heat in Mumbai in May. Start early. Hide in the middle. Come out again when the sun drops.
This is not a month for a packed walking itinerary. Water, shade, and a schedule that admits the climate is in charge.
Rain
Mixed skies in Mumbai in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Where to stay in Mumbai
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Mumbai
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Mumbai
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Similar weather in May
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FAQs about Mumbai
Climate averages for Mumbai, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Mumbai is between November and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
May is the hottest month, with an average around 31°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 860 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
