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Mumbai in February
What February 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
February is one of the best months to visit Mumbai. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Warm and dry with clear skies; the arts calendar peaks with the Kala Ghoda festival.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 7th-warmest month in Mumbai: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 28 days. Compared with January (31°C (88°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:07
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:39
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°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, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (usually early February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Elephanta Island
Elephanta Caves
On an island about an hour by ferry from the Gateway of India, these rock-cut cave temples from around the 5th to 6th centuries are dedicated to Shiva.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Art
Religious site · Lower Parel and Worli
Haji Ali Dargah
Check the tide times and go at low tide, dress modestly and cover your head inside the shrine.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Photo spot
Religious site · Prabhadevi
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple
Built in 1801 and later greatly expanded, this temple to Ganesh is one of the most visited in Mumbai, with a gilded inner sanctum and a black-stone idol.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
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 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mumbai.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 18°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Mumbai?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Mumbai?
It is one of the best months to visit Mumbai. Warm and dry with clear skies; the arts calendar peaks with the Kala Ghoda festival.
+How warm is Mumbai in February?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mumbai in February?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.