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Mumbai Weather in December — Climate Guide

December in Mumbai is very-high

Avg High
31°C
Avg Low
18°C
Rainy Days
0
Sunshine
9h

December is very-high for Mumbai.

Christmas-New Year peak — Korean and Western travelers overlap. Hotels at their highest rates of the year.

Crowds: Very busy Prices: Peak Sea temp: 0°C
9 /10

Travel score

Mumbai December Weather Stats

Avg High

31°C

-10°
40°
Temperature range

Avg Low

18°C

Rainy Days

0

1mm total

Sunshine

9h

Daily avg

Humidity

65%

moderate

UV Index

8

Very high

Wind

12 km/h

Gusts 22

Sea Temp

0°C

no swimming

Crowds

Very busy

At attractions

December Sunrise & Sunset

Sunrise
07:05
Day length
11h
Sunset
18:05
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Air Quality

150
AQI
Poor
GoodModeratePoorVery poor

PM2.5

70 μg/m³

PM10

120 μg/m³

Status

unhealthy

Feels-Like Temperature & Wind

Feels like

Daytime

32°C

/

Nighttime

18°C

Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.

Wind

12 km/h

Max gust 22 km/h

Activities Recommended for December

Gateway of India Marine Drive Bollywood Film City New Year fireworks

December Travel Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Daytime 18-31°C
  • Christmas-New Year travel window

Cons

  • Hotels at peak rates
  • Worst air quality of the year (Nov-Jan)

December Events & Festivals

  • Christmas-New Year peak

Mumbai in December — Full Picture

Christmas-New Year peak — Korean and Western travelers overlap. Hotels at their highest rates of the year.

What to Wear & What to Pack

Light cottons, light layer for evening.

Packing Checklist

Light cottons
Modest cover-up
Light jacket for evening
Sunscreen

Seasonal Weather Overview

Spring (Mar·Apr·May)

Avg High

33°C

Avg Low

23.7°C

Rainy days

0.7/mo

Moderate Shoulder

Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)

Avg High

30.7°C

Avg Low

25°C

Rainy days

20/mo

Moderate Low season

Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)

Avg High

32°C

Avg Low

22.7°C

Rainy days

7/mo

Busy Shoulder

Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)

Current
Avg High

30.7°C

Avg Low

17.7°C

Rainy days

0/mo

Very busy Peak

Mumbai Monthly Weather Comparison

Month High Low Rain Sun Humid UV Crowd Price
January (Best)
30° 17° 0d·1mm 9h 65% 8 Very busy Peak
February (Best)
31° 18° 0d·1mm 10h 65% 9 Very busy Peak
33° 21° 0d·1mm 9h 65% 10 Busy Shoulder
33° 24° 1d·5mm 9h 70% 11 Moderate Shoulder
33° 26° 1d·15mm 9h 72% 12 Moderate Shoulder
32° 25° 16d·510mm 5h 80% 11 Moderate Low season
30° 25° 23d·870mm 3h 87% 10 Moderate Low season
30° 25° 21d·530mm 4h 87% 10 Moderate Low season
30° 24° 15d·320mm 6h 84% 10 Moderate Shoulder
October (Best)
33° 23° 5d·90mm 8h 73% 10 Busy Shoulder
November (Best)
33° 21° 1d·17mm 9h 65% 9 Very busy Peak
December (Best)
31° 18° 0d·1mm 9h 65% 8 Very busy Peak

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Mumbai December Hotel Picks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is December a good time to visit Mumbai?

Mumbai in December is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.

What's the average temperature in Mumbai in December?

Mumbai December averages a high of 31°C and a low of 18°C.

Does it rain much in Mumbai in December?

Mumbai December averages 1mm of rainfall over about 0 rainy days.

What should I wear in Mumbai in December?

Light cottons, light layer for evening.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Mumbai in December?

Mumbai December sunrise is 07:05 and sunset is 18:05, with 11h of daylight.

What's the air quality like in Mumbai in December?

Mumbai December air quality (AQI) averages 150, rated Poor. PM2.5 averages 70μg/m³.

What activities are recommended in Mumbai in December?

In December, Mumbai is great for Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Bollywood Film City.

Is December peak season in Mumbai?

Mumbai December crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.

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Why you can trust weather guide

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