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Mumbai in July
What July is really like in Mumbai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Christian Haugen, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 23 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. The wettest month, with very heavy rain, waterlogged roads and occasional disruption to trains and flights; the Western Ghats turn green.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 23
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in July
July is the 11th-warmest 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 23 of its 31 days. Compared with June (32°C (90°F)), July is cooler; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:09
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:20
- Daylight
- About 13.2 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, July rates 1 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Mumbai, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Malabar Hill
Banganga Tank
Visit in the early morning when ducks paddle across the water and residents perform rituals on the steps.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Photo spot
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
Experience · Mahalaxmi
Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat
View from the bridge for free; if you go inside, do so with a guide and ask before photographing people at work.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
Market · Fort and Kala Ghoda
Crawford Market
Officially Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai, this 1869 market hall has stone friezes designed by John Lockwood Kipling, Rudyard Kipling's father.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- History
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 23 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 July a good time to visit Mumbai?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Mumbai?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The wettest month, with very heavy rain, waterlogged roads and occasional disruption to trains and flights; the Western Ghats turn green.
+How warm is Mumbai in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mumbai in July?
Expect rain on about 23 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.