Month guide · Mumbai · India
Mumbai in August
What August 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
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 21 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Still very wet, with sunny breaks; Ganesh Chaturthi preparations fill the city in some years.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 21
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the coolest month in Mumbai: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 21 of its 31 days. Compared with July (30°C (86°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:20
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:07
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Summer (March–May). Increasingly hot and humid, with no rain until the end of May; mango season and lower hotel prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
- Ganesh Chaturthi — ten-day festival ending with idol immersions at the beaches (usually late August or September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Beach · Juhu
Juhu Beach
Mumbai's best-known beach is a long stretch of sand in the western suburbs, busiest in the evenings when families come for sunsets, kite flying and street food such as pav bhaji, bhel puri and kulfi from the stalls at its northern end.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Food
- After dark
Beach · Churchgate and Marine Drive
Girgaon Chowpatty
Visit in the evening after a sunset walk on Marine Drive and eat at a busy stall.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Kids
Religious site · Gorai
Global Vipassana Pagoda
Completed in 2009 and modelled on Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda, this golden meditation hall near Gorai has one of the largest stone domes built without supporting pillars, with room for thousands of meditators inside.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Fort and Kala Ghoda
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Rent the audio guide and focus on the sculpture gallery and the miniature paintings on the upper floor.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mumbai.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 25°C and 21 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Mumbai?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Mumbai in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Mumbai?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Still very wet, with sunny breaks; Ganesh Chaturthi preparations fill the city in some years.
+How warm is Mumbai in August?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mumbai in August?
Expect rain on about 21 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.