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Mumbai in May
What May is really like in Mumbai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
May is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. The most humid and oppressive month before the monsoon; pre-monsoon showers may arrive late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in May
May is the warmest month in Mumbai: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with April (33°C (91°F)), May is about as warm; by June highs drop to around 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:04
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 19:06
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°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, May rates 2 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes May one of the better-value months to book.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Mumbai, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Museum · Byculla
Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum and Byculla Zoo
Mumbai's oldest museum, founded in 1855 and restored to its ornate Victorian interiors, tells the city's history through models, dioramas and decorative arts.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Art
Experience · Goregaon
Bollywood studio tour
Book through the official Film City tour or an established operator, and set aside half a day for the travel to Goregaon.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
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 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mumbai.
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 27°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Mumbai?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Mumbai in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Mumbai?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The most humid and oppressive month before the monsoon; pre-monsoon showers may arrive late in the month.
+How warm is Mumbai in May?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mumbai in May?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.