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Mumbai in December
What December 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
December is one of the best months to visit Mumbai. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and comfortable; the busiest and most expensive time, especially around Christmas and New Year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 6th-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 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with November (34°C (93°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs drop to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:04
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 18:04
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Post-monsoon (October–November). Hot and humid in October, turning drier and more pleasant in November; Navratri and Diwali festivals.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Christmas celebrations in Bandra's Catholic neighbourhoods
- New Year's Eve along Marine Drive
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Museum · Fort and Kala Ghoda
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Mumbai's main museum, opened in 1922 as the Prince of Wales Museum, occupies an Indo-Saracenic building by George Wittet set in gardens.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Gamdevi
Mani Bhavan
Combine it with Banganga Tank and the Malabar Hill viewpoints on the same morning.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mumbai.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 19°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Mumbai?
It is one of the best months to visit Mumbai. Dry, sunny and comfortable; the busiest and most expensive time, especially around Christmas and New Year.
+How warm is Mumbai in December?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mumbai in December?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.