Mumbai in May
The weather in May
In May, Mumbai averages daytime highs of 31° and night-time lows of 27° — hot weather by day. Expect around 29 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 14%.
Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June is cooler again by about 1.2°. The sea averages 30°, comfortably warm for swimming.
May scores 71/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Mumbai. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 19:06 local time, giving 13 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 21 minutes over the month.
Why 71/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 82/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Mumbai this month
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Mumbai in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Mumbai?
May scores 71/100 for Mumbai, which we rate as good. Average highs are 31°C with 2 wet days.
How warm is Mumbai in May?
Daytime highs average 31°C and night-time lows 27°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Mumbai in May?
Mumbai receives about 29 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 2 days.
Can you swim in Mumbai in May?
The sea averages 30°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.