Mumbai weather
Our guide to the weather in Mumbai during May
We've looked at the most up-to-date weather data for Mumbai, covering the last 12 years up to 2024, plus we've asked our team of travel bloggers for their first-hand experiences in order to answer the most frequently asked questions about Mumbai weather in May.
How hot is it in Mumbai during May?
Expect heat in Mumbai during May. The temperature hits about 33℃ during the day, falling away to a balmy 28℃ at night. Of course, the high humidity will make it feel even hotter. The UV index will be very high at this time of year, so you'll need to protect your eyes and skin. Avoid sun exposure between 10am and 4pm where possible. If outdoors, find shade, wear sun-protective clothing, wear UV-blocking sunglasses and generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every hour or so. Don't be fooled by cloudy skies! Remember that bright surfaces, such as water and sand will increase UV exposure.
Does it rain in Mumbai during May?
On average, in May you'll see rain on just one day in the month. In other words, you shouldn't see any of the wet stuff. Due to the high temperature and humidity, you might expect lots of thunderstorms, however they're actually fairly infrequent at this time of year. On average, May will see just 2 days that produce a storm.
Is it windy in Mumbai during May?
You're unlikely to experience any strong winds. Expect a light breeze that picks up slightly at times in May. The high humidity and warm temperature will make the breeze feel warm, so any cooling effect will be limted.
Mumbai Blog posts
From the UK's most popular travel bloggers
Things to do in Mumbai: 24 hour guide
4th February 2020 by While I'm Young
One day in Mumbai is a quintessential Indian travel experience. The heaving city should be on every traveller’s itinerary, but it isn’t a destination known for its tourist attractions. Instead, the best things to do in Mumbai revolve around experiencing the hustle and bustle, sounds and smells of this overstuffed metropolis....
How to apply for an Indian Tourist Visa - the new way!
13th August 2019 by The Wandering Quinn
If you’re wondering - ‘is it hard to get a visa for India?’ or ‘how do I apply for an Indian visa online?’, I’m happy to tell you that just a few years ago, it was pretty hard and time-consuming to get a tourist visa for India, but India has upped their game in the last few years and now it’s easy to get a visa for India online! In 2018 it was pretty easy to get a 2 month / 60 day tourist visa for India online as an e-Visa, but for someone like me who went to India for 4...
A 2 month India itinerary visiting North & South India
25th July 2019 by The Wandering Quinn
2 months or 60 days is how long you used to be able to travel and backpack India for whilst on the India Tourist E-Visa which you applied for online. As of 2019 most tourists wanting to visit India can now get a 1 year visa online straight away (there’s not even an option for 60 days anymore) instead of sending off passports to a visa office which is what I had to do to get a one year visa for India in 2018. However, the 60-day visa did work well as 2 months is a good amount of time to spend...
Weather in Mumbai
Our month-by-month guide to the weather and climate in Mumbai
Mumbai weather in
JanuaryMumbai weather in
FebruaryMumbai weather in
MarchMumbai weather in
AprilMumbai weather in
MayMumbai weather in
JuneMumbai weather in
JulyMumbai weather in
AugustMumbai weather in
SeptemberMumbai weather in
OctoberMumbai weather in
NovemberMumbai weather in
December