Season guide · Mumbai · India
Mumbai in the post-monsoon
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hot and humid in October, turning drier and more pleasant in November; Navratri and Diwali festivals. Expect highs up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 5 rainy days across October–November. November is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 22°C (72°F) to 34°C (93°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 5
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the post-monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 34°C (93°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 4 | 11.7 h | 3/5 |
| November | 34°C (93°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 | 11.2 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 34°C (93°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 5 of the year's roughly 78 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the post-monsoon
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Dussehra and Diwali (October or November)
- November: Diwali (some years, early November)
Make the most of the weather
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
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
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Beach · Juhu
Juhu Beach
Come for sunset and street food rather than swimming; the sea is polluted and currents can be strong.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Food
- After dark
Beach · Churchgate and Marine Drive
Girgaon Chowpatty
The sandy beach at the northern end of Marine Drive is famous for its bhel puri and pav bhaji stalls, and for the huge crowds that immerse Ganesh idols in the sea at the end of Ganesh Chaturthi.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Kids
Waterfront · Churchgate and Marine Drive
Marine Drive
Walk from Nariman Point to Chowpatty around sunset and finish with bhel puri on the beach; view the necklace from Malabar Hill after dark.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Views
Day trips in the post-monsoon
- Nashik vineyards (About 4 hours by road) — India's main wine region, with wineries such as Sula Vineyards offering tours, tastings and restaurants among the vines.
- Ellora and Ajanta Caves (About 1 hour by air or 6–7 hours by train) — Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites of rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu and Jain caves, including Ellora's monolithic Kailasa temple and Ajanta's ancient Buddhist murals.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the post-monsoon a good time to visit Mumbai?
Yes: November is among the best months. Hot and humid in October, turning drier and more pleasant in November; Navratri and Diwali festivals.
+What is the weather like in Mumbai in the post-monsoon?
Highs of up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F), with about 5 rainy days over the season.