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Mumbai in January
What January is really like in Mumbai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Asheshshah, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Mumbai. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Dry, sunny and the least humid month, with pleasant evenings; haze and air pollution can build on still days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the 9th-warmest month in Mumbai: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with December (33°C (91°F)), January is cooler; by February highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:14
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:21
- Daylight
- About 11.1 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, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Tata Mumbai Marathon (usually the third Sunday of January)
- Banganga Festival of Indian classical music (usually January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Waterfront · Churchgate and Marine Drive
Marine Drive
Walk from Nariman Point to Chowpatty around sunset and finish with bhel puri on the beach; view the necklace from Malabar Hill after dark.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Views
Nature · Borivali
Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves
Covering about 100 km² of forested hills in Mumbai's northern suburbs, the national park shelters leopards, deer and many birds.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- History
- Outdoors
- Active
Waterfront · Bandra West
Bandra Bandstand and Bandra Fort
Come at sunset when the Sea Link is lit up, then walk to Bandra's cafés and bars.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
Landmark · Colaba
Gateway of India
This 26-metre basalt arch on the Apollo Bunder waterfront was completed in 1924 to commemorate the 1911 landing of King George V and Queen Mary.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- After dark
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mumbai.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 17°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Mumbai?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Mumbai?
It is one of the best months to visit Mumbai. Dry, sunny and the least humid month, with pleasant evenings; haze and air pollution can build on still days.
+How warm is Mumbai in January?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mumbai in January?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.