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Mumbai in October
What October is really like in Mumbai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Hot and humid after the monsoon retreats, sometimes called 'October heat'; festivals continue.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 2nd-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 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with September (31°C (88°F)), October is warmer; by November highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:15
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, October 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 October
- Dussehra and Diwali (October or November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Churchgate and Marine Drive
Marine Drive
A curving 3.6-km seafront boulevard around Back Bay, lined with Art Deco apartment buildings, from Nariman Point to Girgaon Chowpatty.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Views
Religious site · Lower Parel and Worli
Haji Ali Dargah
Check the tide times and go at low tide, dress modestly and cover your head inside the shrine.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Photo spot
Religious site · Prabhadevi
Shree Siddhivinayak Temple
Built in 1801 and later greatly expanded, this temple to Ganesh is one of the most visited in Mumbai, with a gilded inner sanctum and a black-stone idol.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mumbai.
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 24°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Mumbai?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Mumbai in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Mumbai?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and humid after the monsoon retreats, sometimes called 'October heat'; festivals continue.
+How warm is Mumbai in October?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mumbai in October?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.