India Mumbai Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Mumbai is very-high
January is very-high for Mumbai.
Peak season — dry, mild and the best month to be in the city. Hotel rates run 1.5-2x.
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Mumbai January Weather Stats
Avg High
30°C
Avg Low
17°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
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
70 μg/m³
PM10
120 μg/m³
Status
unhealthy
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
31°C
Nighttime
17°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
12 km/h
Max gust 22 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Daytime 17-30°C, dry
- Sunny ~90% of days
- Lunar New Year travel window
Cons
- Hotels at peak rates
- Moderate-to-poor air quality
January Events & Festivals
- Korean Lunar New Year
- Mumbai Marathon (3rd Sun)
Mumbai in January — Full Picture
Peak season — dry, mild and the best month to be in the city. Hotel rates run 1.5-2x.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Light cottons, modest cover-up for temples, light layer for evening.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
33°C
23.7°C
0.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
30.7°C
25°C
20/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
32°C
22.7°C
7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current30.7°C
17.7°C
0/mo
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 January Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Mumbai?
Mumbai in January is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Mumbai in January?
Mumbai January averages a high of 30°C and a low of 17°C.
Does it rain much in Mumbai in January?
Mumbai January averages 1mm of rainfall over about 0 rainy days.
What should I wear in Mumbai in January?
Light cottons, modest cover-up for temples, light layer for evening.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Mumbai in January?
Mumbai January sunrise is 07:15 and sunset is 18:30, with 11h 15min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Mumbai in January?
Mumbai January air quality (AQI) averages 150, rated Poor. PM2.5 averages 70μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Mumbai in January?
In January, Mumbai is great for Gateway of India, Marine Drive walk, Elephanta Caves.
Is January peak season in Mumbai?
Mumbai January crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.