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Mumbai in March
What March is really like in Mumbai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Heat and humidity rise but it remains dry; sightseeing is best in the morning and evening.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 4th-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 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with February (32°C (90°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:47
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:49
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Winter (December–February). Dry, sunny and comfortable with cooler evenings; peak season for visitors and the arts festival calendar.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in December). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- Holi (usually March)
- Gudi Padwa — Marathi New Year with processions (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Fort and Kala Ghoda
Kala Ghoda Art District
Visit during the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, usually in early February, for free street installations and performances.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Architecture
- Food
Historic site · Malabar Hill
Banganga Tank
A rectangular stone water tank on Malabar Hill, first built around the 12th century and rebuilt in the 18th, surrounded by temples, steps and old houses.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Photo spot
Nature · Borivali
Sanjay Gandhi National Park and Kanheri Caves
Go early on a weekday, take a vehicle or bus from the park gate to the caves, and stay on marked paths.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- History
- Outdoors
- Active
Experience · Mahalaxmi
Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat
An open-air laundry where hundreds of washermen (dhobis) scrub, beat and dry clothes in rows of concrete wash pens, serving hotels and households across the city.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
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 22°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Mumbai?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Mumbai in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Mumbai?
It is a shoulder-season month. Heat and humidity rise but it remains dry; sightseeing is best in the morning and evening.
+How warm is Mumbai in March?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mumbai in March?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.