Mumbai Weather in May

It is in summer and Mumbai weather in May is hot. The average temperature varies from 26 to 33 °C (79-91 °F). The highest temperature can reach 42 °C (108 °F) or even higher. The rainfall is still scarce, which helps little in decreasing the temperature.

Due to the high temperature, it is not advised for tourists to visit Mumbai in May. If planning to go there in May, 2025, protecting yourself from being sunburnt is necessary and it is essential to bring sunscreen products, and sunstroke medicines.

What to Wear

It is suggested for tourists to wear cool and breathable clothes made of light cotton fabric, like shorts, skirts, thin dresses, sandals and the similar. Wear a hat and sunglasses when going out.

May Travel Guide - Where to Go & Tips

The hot weather of May makes Kala Ghoda Art Precinct a popular scenic spot for tourists. This is a traditional art district, and also a rich zone. Here scatters many fine museums, galleries, bookstores, art spaces, European-style streets, as well as high-grade restaurants. You can experience the cultural life of Mumbai’s upper class and taste local delicacies. To beat the summer heat, you can also go to Chowpatty Beach to play with the water.

Tips:

With less rainfall, tourists are supposed to pay attention to hydrating. Most importantly, pay attention to your safety when visiting slums, and don’t hang around in unwelcomed areas.

Historical Mumbai Weather in May

May	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humidity (%)
	Temperature
	High (°C/ °F)	Low (°C/ °F)
1	33 / 91	26 / 79	06:10 / 19:00	69
2	30 / 86	26 / 79	06:10 / 19:00	58
3	33 / 91	26 / 79	06:10 / 19:01	58
4	30 / 86	26 / 79	06:10 / 19:01	50
5	33 / 91	27 / 80.6	06:09 / 19:01	69
6	31 / 87.8	27 / 80.6	06:09 / 19:01	48
7	33 / 91	27 / 80.6	06:09 / 19:01	69
8	31 / 87.8	27 / 80.6	06:09 / 19:01	50
9	33 / 91	27 / 80.6	06:09 / 19:01	46
10	31 / 87.8	27 / 80.6	06:08 / 19:02	44
11	33 / 91	26 / 79	06:08 / 19:02	42
12	31 / 87.8	26 / 79	06:08 / 19:02	40
13	33 / 91	26 / 79	06:07 / 19:02	50
14	31 / 87.8	26 / 79	06:07 / 19:02	58
15	33 / 91	26 / 79	06:07 / 19:03	58
16	30 / 86	26 / 79	06:06 / 19:03	69
17	30 / 86	26 / 79	06:06 / 19:03	50
18	33 / 91	26 / 79	06:06 / 19:03	58
19	30 / 86	27 / 80.6	06:05 / 19:04	58
20	30 / 86	26 / 79	06:05 / 19:04	69
21	33 / 91	27 / 80.6	06:05 / 19:05	46
22	33 / 91	26 / 79	06:04 / 19:05	69
23	33 / 91	27 / 80.6	06:04 / 19:06	50
24	33 / 91	26 / 79	06:04 / 19:06	69
25	33 / 91	26 / 79	06:04 / 19:08	58
26	33 / 91	27 / 80.6	06:03 / 19:09	50
27	31 / 87.8	26 / 79	06:03 / 19:10	69
28	31 / 87.8	26 / 79	06:02 / 19:11	49
29	33 / 91	26 / 79	06:01 / 19:11	50
30	33 / 91	26 / 79	06:00 / 19:12	58
31	33 / 91	26 / 79	06:00 / 19:12	69