Mumbai experiences a Tropical Wet and Dry climate (Köppen: Aw), transitioning into a Tropical Monsoon climate (Am). The year is distinctly divided into three seasons: a hot and humid pre-monsoon summer (March to May), a torrential monsoon season (June to September), and a milder, drier post-monsoon and winter period (October to February).
Temperatures are fairly consistent year-round, typically ranging between 20°C and 33°C (68°F - 91°F). The city's coastal nature means humidity is chronically high. Mumbai receives an extraordinary amount of rainfall during the monsoon, averaging roughly 2,200 mm to 2,500 mm (86-98 inches) annually, frequently leading to localized flooding. The best time to visit is between November and February, when the weather is relatively cool, dry, and pleasant. Natural disasters primarily include severe monsoon flooding and occasional cyclonic storms originating in the Arabian Sea.
