Mumbai gets busiest in January, February, March, April, May, October, November, and December. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Mumbai?

For thinner crowds, visit Mumbai in July and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Mumbai least crowded?

Mumbai is least crowded in July and August.

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Best time to visit Mumbai (and when it is crowded)

Mumbai is a city destination in India. Its peak season is January, February, March, April, May, October, November, and December, and it is least crowded in July and August. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Busiest months

January, February, March, April, May, October, November, and December

Quietest months

July and August

Mumbai month by month

How crowded Mumbai gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Mumbai in January: Packed
Mumbai in February: Packed
Mumbai in March: Packed
Mumbai in April: Packed
Mumbai in May: Packed
Mumbai in June: Busy
Mumbai in July: Quiet
Mumbai in August: Quiet
Mumbai in September: Moderate
Mumbai in October: Packed
Mumbai in November: Packed
Mumbai in December: Packed

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Mumbai busy?: Mumbai gets busiest in January, February, March, April, May, October, November, and December. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Mumbai?: For thinner crowds, visit Mumbai in July and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Mumbai least crowded?: Mumbai is least crowded in July and August.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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