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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Mumbai in May

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. The best months for Mumbai are January, February, November and December. In May, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead.
Avg temp
29°C
Rainfall
184 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Mumbai is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options. Average temperatures sit around 29°C with about 184mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Mumbai in May

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Kurla Assembly constituency
Kurla Assembly constituency is one of the 288 Vidhan Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra state in western India. This constituency presently, after delimitation of Legislative Asse
Kurla
Kurla is a suburb of East Mumbai, India. It is the headquarters of the Kurla taluka of Mumbai Suburban district. The neighbourhood is named after the eponymous East Indian village
Parsi–Muslim riots
The Parsi–Muslim riots occurred in 1851 in Bombay, and were reprised in 1874 in parts of Gujarat. These marked the beginning of a period of tension in the two communities. The firs
Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra
The Directorate of Technical Education Maharashtra has more than 2000 educational institutions in the state use DTE Maharashtra exams.
Local food tour of Mumbai
Taste the signature dishes of Mumbai.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Mumbai in May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Mumbai?+

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. Mumbai's best months are generally January, February, November and December.

What is the weather like in Mumbai in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 29°C. Rainfall averages about 184mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What should I pack for Mumbai in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; expect frequent rain, so bring a waterproof and plan some indoor options.

What is there to do in Mumbai in May?+

Popular things to do include Kurla Assembly constituency, Kurla, Parsi–Muslim riots and Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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