Mumbai in March: a seasonal travel plan
Mumbai, India. In march, the average daytime high is 37.7 °C and the night-time low is 21.9 °C. Start long walks in the morning and keep the hottest hours for shade, museums or a relaxed lunch.
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 37.7 °C
- Nighttime low
- 21.9 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 8.9 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 1.3
- Daylight
- 12.0 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 36.3 | 20.8 | 0.4 |
| Days 11–20 | 37.3 | 21.6 | 0.4 |
| From day 21 | 39.3 | 23.1 | 0.5 |
What this month is like
Mumbai, India. In march, the average daytime high is 37.7 °C and the night-time low is 21.9 °C. Start long walks in the morning and keep the hottest hours for shade, museums or a relaxed lunch.
There are 1.3 wet days on average, with about 8.9 mm of precipitation. There are relatively few wet days, so build the plan around walks and keep one indoor option.
How to plan the day
Start long walks in the morning and keep the hottest hours for shade, museums or a relaxed lunch.
Average daylight is 12.0 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack light breathable clothes, a hat, sunglasses and water. There are relatively few wet days, so build the plan around walks and keep one indoor option.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
There are relatively few days with precipitation. Build your plans around walks and keep an indoor activity for a wet-weather day.
What to pack
Pack light loose clothing, a hat, sunglasses and a water bottle. The day-to-night temperature difference is noticeable, so dressing in layers is practical.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 35.0 °C, March — 37.7 °C, next month — 39.5 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 0.9, 1.3 and 0.5.
Things to do
Mumbai stretches along the Arabian Sea, where the Gothic facades of the Fort quarter face the towers of Nariman Point and suburban trains carry millions of passengers. Distances are long, so the district you choose and the hours you travel matter more than a sightseeing list.
Colaba and the Gateway
Start at the Gateway of India, where boats leave for Elephanta Island and its cave temples. Afterwards follow Marine Drive at sunset, when the lights come on along the sea wall.
Fort and the market
Walk from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus through the Fort quarter past Victorian Gothic buildings and the Kala Ghoda galleries. Turn towards Crawford Market, where stalls sell spices, fruit and cloth. Bookshops and coffee houses fill the side lanes.
Bandra and Juhu
In Bandra walk Carter Road with its cafés and shops. Continue north to Juhu beach, where corn is roasted in the evening and families walk along the water. Stalls sell coconuts and spice along the way.
Where to stay
Colaba
Colaba works for a first visit, with the Gateway of India, Marine Drive and old cafés close by. Rooms are expensive and the streets loud, but the terminus and the ferry jetty are minutes away.
Fort
The Fort quarter suits business trips and colonial architecture. Offices fill the streets by day and the area empties in the evening, so dinner is easier to find in Colaba.
Bandra
Bandra is the northern quarter of cafés, cinemas and a seafront promenade. Trains take about half an hour to the centre, but the air and the streets are calmer than in the south.
Getting to and around Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji airport lies six kilometres from the centre, with taxis and auto-rickshaws reaching Colaba in about half an hour. Suburban trains and the metro carry the city: the trains link the south with Bandra and the far suburbs. Auto-rickshaws suit short hops, and walking is best planned for the morning.
Three days in Mumbai
Colaba and the Fort
Begin at the Gateway of India and follow the waterfront to Marine Drive. Look through the Fort quarter and Crawford Market during the day, then return to the sea for sunset.
Elephanta Island
Take a morning boat to the cave temples on Elephanta and come back for lunch. After a rest, walk the Kala Ghoda galleries and have dinner in Colaba. On the island, steps lead up to the main cave.
Bandra and Juhu
Ride the train to Bandra and walk Carter Road. Continue to Juhu beach in the afternoon and return to the Bandra promenade in the evening. Eat lunch in a small café off Carter Road.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.4 | 16.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 11.1 |
| February | 35.0 | 18.7 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 11.5 |
| March | 37.7 | 21.9 | 8.9 | 1.3 | 12.0 |
| April | 39.5 | 24.5 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 12.6 |
| May | 38.2 | 26.6 | 45.8 | 4.1 | 13.0 |
| June | 32.3 | 26.5 | 522.6 | 25.8 | 13.3 |
| July | 28.7 | 25.3 | 1020.9 | 29.9 | 13.2 |
| August | 28.6 | 24.5 | 559.4 | 29.9 | 12.8 |
| September | 29.2 | 24.2 | 484.8 | 25.8 | 12.3 |
| October | 31.3 | 22.6 | 118.5 | 13.5 | 11.7 |
| November | 31.1 | 19.4 | 17.3 | 2.9 | 11.3 |
| December | 30.7 | 17.7 | 14.4 | 1.3 | 11.0 |
Frequently asked questions
Mumbai: what is the temperature in March?
The average daytime high is 37.7 °C and the night-time low is 21.9 °C. Daytime is hot. Plan the main walk for the morning and spend the warmest hours in shade or indoors.
How many days with precipitation are there in March?
On average, there are 1.3 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 8.9 mm. There are relatively few days with precipitation. Build your plans around walks and keep an indoor activity for a wet-weather day.
What should I pack for walks in March?
Pack light loose clothing, a hat, sunglasses and a water bottle. The day-to-night temperature difference is noticeable, so dressing in layers is practical.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 36.3 °C; 11–20 — 37.3 °C; 21 to month-end — 39.3 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in March?
The average is 12.0 hours. Spread walks between the morning and afternoon, then leave the evening for dinner or indoor activities.
Is Mumbai worth visiting in March?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 37.7 °C and nights around 21.9 °C work for you. Start long walks in the morning and keep the hottest hours for shade, museums or a relaxed lunch.
What can I do in Mumbai on a wet day in March?
There are relatively few wet days, so build the plan around walks and keep one indoor option. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Mumbai in March?
Pack light breathable clothes, a hat, sunglasses and water. Average daylight is 12.0 hours.