The period between Oct-Feb is the best time to be in the city, at that time mumbaikers enjoys a blue skies and cool breeze. From March, the temperature gradually increases and the humidity level reaches saturation point.
The weather gets very hot before any sign of rain enters Mumbai, that doesn't happen until mid-june. The monsoon lasts till end of September. They come as a welcome relief to Bombayites but when the drainage system fails everyone encounters difficulties getting around town. After the initial few days of flooded roads, however, Bombayites take the downpours and regular drenching in their stride. In September, the humidity and temperature begin to fall. Luckily Mumbai does not suffer from the incessant power cuts that plague other parts of India, so offices and hotels remain air-conditioned and bearable through the hot months.
The city, being in the tropical zone and near the Arabian Sea, does not experience distinct seasons, but the climate can broadly be classified into two ma
The dry season, between November and February, is characterized by moderate levels of humidity and warm to cool weather. Cold northerly winds are responsible for a high wind chill factor during January and February. The annual temperatures range from a high of 38°C (100°F) to a low of 11°C (52°F). The record high is 43°C (108°F) and record low is 7.4°C (45°F) on 1962-01-22.
It is very hot just before the monsoon rains break in mid-June. The rains last until September
in seasons ? the humid season and the dry season. The humid season, between March to October, is characterized by high humidity and temperatures of over 30°C (86°F). The monsoon rains lash the city during June to September and supply most of the city's annual rainfall of 2,200 mm (85 in). The maximum annual rainfall ever recorded was 3,452 mm (135.89 in) in 1954. The highest rainfall recorded in a single day was 944 mm (37.16 inches) on 2005-07-26.The dry season, between November and February, is characterized by moderate levels of humidity and warm to cool weather. Cold northerly winds are responsible for a high wind chill factor during January and February. The annual temperatures range from a high of 38°C (100°F) to a low of 11°C (52°F). The record high is 43°C (108°F) and record low is 7.4°C (45°F) on 1962-01-22.
