Month guide · Mumbai · India
Mumbai in September
What September is really like in Mumbai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Anoop Ravi, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
September is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Rain eases through the month; Ganesh Chaturthi and the Bandra Fair bring huge crowds.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 10th-warmest month in Mumbai: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with August (30°C (86°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs climb to around 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:26
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:41
- Daylight
- About 12.2 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, September 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 September
- Bandra Fair at Mount Mary Basilica (usually mid-September)
- Navratri — nights of garba and dandiya dancing (September or October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Byculla
Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum and Byculla Zoo
Visit the museum first, then let children see the penguins in the air-conditioned enclosure in the zoo.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Art
Experience · Goregaon
Bollywood studio tour
Guided tours of Film City (Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari) in Goregaon show sets, studios and, with luck, a shoot in progress, with explanations of how Hindi-language cinema is made.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Landmark · Colaba
Gateway of India
Come early in the morning for photographs without crowds, or at dusk when the arch and the Taj are lit up.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- After dark
Architecture · Fort and Kala Ghoda
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus
Designed by Frederick William Stevens and completed in 1888 as Victoria Terminus, this railway station is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that fuses Victorian Gothic Revival with Indian motifs: domes, turrets, gargoyles and stained glass.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Free
- After dark
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Mumbai.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 14 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September 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 September a good time to visit Mumbai?
It is a shoulder-season month. Rain eases through the month; Ganesh Chaturthi and the Bandra Fair bring huge crowds.
+How warm is Mumbai in September?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mumbai in September?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.