Mumbai Climate – Bombay Weather
Mumbai Climate – Bombay’s Weather

Heat, dust and sweat. That’s the worst one can get, when it comes to Mumbai’s weather. Being a coastal city, its balmy sea breeze keeps it sultry (humid) and warm, with the climate remaining more or less stable throughout the year.

SUMMER

The summer months (March till mid-June) are a combo of high temperatures and humidity, which can be quite an experience for those not accustomed to it. A marginal drop in the temperatures passes for winter in Mumbai, with the temperature ranging from 1 7 degrees to 30 on an average throughout the year.

MONSOON

The much romanticized season of Mumbai, the ‘monsoon’ starts somewhere
in June and normally lasts till Naryail Pumima or the ‘Coconut Day’ (usually mid-August, although normally the rains persist till mid-September) the day when the locals pray and make offerings to the- Lord of Rains or Varun. The down pour starts somewhere mid-June and Mumbai has its fair share of rainfall (an average of 200 cm of rains)-than be anything but romantic for those looking for an active holiday. For people who love windswept seafronts and promenades, it would be the ideal time to visit Mumbai although movement is highly restricted and the weather could be a damper if you are not used to extremely sultry weather.

CLOTHES

With public places being informal, comfortable cottons are ideal for both summers and winters. A little formal dressing for the trendier eateries with business suits for people out to do some very serious work is advisable. Make sure to carry a sturdy umbrella or raincoats or the rains could really dampen your spirits.