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Mumbai in April
What April is really like in Mumbai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Hot and very humid; quieter for tourism, and mango season brings Alphonso mangoes to the markets.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 5th-warmest month in Mumbai: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 30 days. Compared with March (33°C (91°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:56
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Winter (December–February). Dry, sunny and comfortable with cooler evenings; peak season for visitors and the arts festival calendar.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Mumbai, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Bandra West
Bandra Bandstand and Bandra Fort
A seafront promenade below the ruins of Bandra Fort (Castella de Aguada), built by the Portuguese in 1640, with views across the bay to the Bandra–Worli Sea Link.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
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Beach · Juhu
Juhu Beach
Come for sunset and street food rather than swimming; the sea is polluted and currents can be strong.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Food
- After dark
Beach · Churchgate and Marine Drive
Girgaon Chowpatty
The sandy beach at the northern end of Marine Drive is famous for its bhel puri and pav bhaji stalls, and for the huge crowds that immerse Ganesh idols in the sea at the end of Ganesh Chaturthi.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Kids
Religious site · Gorai
Global Vipassana Pagoda
Combine it with a short guided meditation offered for visitors, and allow travel time to Gorai in the far north-west.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mumbai.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 24°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Mumbai?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Mumbai in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Mumbai?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and very humid; quieter for tourism, and mango season brings Alphonso mangoes to the markets.
+How warm is Mumbai in April?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mumbai in April?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.