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Mumbai in November
What November is really like in Mumbai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jorge Láscar, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Mumbai. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Dry and warm with falling humidity; the start of the best season for visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 3rd-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 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with October (34°C (93°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:46
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:01
- Daylight
- About 11.2 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Monsoon (June–September). Very heavy rain, especially in July, with flooding and disrupted trains, but green hills and the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Diwali (some years, early November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Market · Fort and Kala Ghoda
Crawford Market
Go in the morning for the fruit market, then walk to the nearby lanes towards Mohammed Ali Road for street food.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- History
Waterfront · Bandra West
Bandra Bandstand and Bandra Fort
A seafront promenade below the ruins of Bandra Fort (Castella de Aguada), built by the Portuguese in 1640, with views across the bay to the Bandra–Worli Sea Link.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- After dark
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mumbai.
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 22°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Mumbai?
It is one of the best months to visit Mumbai. Dry and warm with falling humidity; the start of the best season for visitors.
+How warm is Mumbai in November?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mumbai in November?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.