Mumbai in March
Great time to visit
The final month of truly pleasant weather in Mumbai. Grab it while you can because April onwards gets seriously uncomfortable.
Weather
Heat starts creeping in but remains manageable. Humidity begins its gradual rise though it's still far from the oppressive levels of summer. Occasional warm evenings hint at what's coming.
33°C high21°C low0 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$75/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Holi celebrations
- •Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year)
- •Mumbai International Literary Festival
March Tips
- •Last chance for comfortable sightseeing before the heat hits
- •Holi celebrations in Dharavi and other neighborhoods are authentic but messy
- •Start planning indoor activities for the coming months
All Months
November through March gives you the best weather window. Temperatures hover around 25-30°C, humidity drops to bearable levels, and you can actually walk outside without melting.
December and January are peak season – hotels cost more, but you'll understand why when you're not sweating through your shirt by 10 AM. This is when Mumbai feels most livable.
April starts getting uncomfortable. May through September is monsoon season, and Mumbai floods regularly. The city literally shuts down during heavy rains. Streets become rivers, trains stop running, and you're stuck wherever you are.
But here's the thing about monsoon season – hotel prices drop 40-50%, and there's something romantic about watching the Arabian Sea during a thunderstorm from your hotel window. Just don't plan outdoor activities.
October is transition month. Still humid, occasional rains, but the city starts coming back to life. Good deals on accommodation if you don't mind some uncertainty.
Mumbai Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
5/10
Families
6/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
7/10
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