🇺🇸 Chicago vs 🇮🇳 Mumbai

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Chicago

few clouds

50°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 44°F

H 51°F / L 48°F

Humidity: 47%

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Mumbai

haze

81°F

Haze

Feels like 82°F

H 81°F / L 81°F

Humidity: 57%

Climate Overview

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Chicago

Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms

Best monthsMay, June, September
AvoidJanuary, February, March (brutal cold)
Annual rain38 inches (965 mm)

Chicago lives up to its Windy City nickname. Lake Michigan creates its own microclimate — cooler summers and heavier lake-effect snow in winter. Summers are warm but brief; winters are among the harshest of any major American city.

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Mumbai

Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, extreme monsoon season

Best monthsNovember, December, January, February
AvoidJune, July, August (extreme monsoon flooding)
Annual rain84 inches (2,146 mm) — over 90% falls June–September

Mumbai has one of the world's most dramatic monsoon seasons. The southwest monsoon (June–September) dumps enormous rainfall, regularly flooding the city. The dry season (November–February) is the time to visit with warm but manageable conditions.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Chicago🇮🇳 Mumbai
Spring

35–65°F

March–May

Summer

70–84°F

June–August

Fall

45–68°F

September–November

Winter

17–32°F

December–February

68–88°F

November–February

Chicago vs Mumbai: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chicago or Mumbai have better weather?

Chicago and Mumbai have very different climates. Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms Mumbai: Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, extreme monsoon season. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Chicago vs Mumbai?

Best time for Chicago: May, June, September. Best time for Mumbai: November, December, January, February.

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