🇮🇳 Delhi vs Mumbai 🇮🇳

Delhi, India vs Mumbai, India — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Both cities run similar average temperatures year-round. Delhi is drier, with roughly 51 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇳 Delhi🇮🇳 Mumbai
Avg annual high32°C32°C
Hottest monthMay (40°C)April (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (8°C low)January (19°C low)
Rainy days / year4798
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, March

🇮🇳 Delhi

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in May (40°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

🇮🇳 Mumbai

Best around January, February, March. Hottest in April (33°C), coldest lows in January (19°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Delhi or Mumbai warmer?

Delhi and Mumbai have very similar average temperatures.

Which is rainier, Delhi or Mumbai?

Mumbai is rainier — Delhi sees about 51 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Delhi vs Mumbai?

Delhi is best around January, February, December; Mumbai is best around January, February, March.

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