🇮🇳 New Delhi vs 🇮🇳 Mumbai

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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New Delhi

scattered clouds

81°F

Scattered Clouds

Feels like 80°F

H 81°F / L 81°F

Humidity: 28%

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Mumbai

haze

81°F

Haze

Feels like 83°F

H 81°F / L 81°F

Humidity: 61%

Climate Overview

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New Delhi

Semi-arid — extreme summers, cold winters, brief monsoon, severe air pollution

Best monthsOctober, November, February, March
AvoidMay, June (pre-monsoon extreme heat), July, August (monsoon flooding)
Annual rain27 inches (686 mm)

Delhi has extreme seasonal swings. Winters can frost; summers regularly hit 113°F (45°C). The monsoon (July–September) provides relief but also flooding. The city has severe air quality problems, particularly October–February when pollution peaks.

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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🇮🇳 New Delhi🇮🇳 Mumbai
Spring

68–93°F

March–April

Summer

95–111°F

May–June

Winter

45–68°F

December–February

68–88°F

November–February

New Delhi vs Mumbai: Frequently Asked Questions

Does New Delhi or Mumbai have better weather?

New Delhi and Mumbai have very different climates. Semi-arid — extreme summers, cold winters, brief monsoon, severe air pollution 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 New Delhi vs Mumbai?

Best time for New Delhi: October, November, February, March. Best time for Mumbai: November, December, January, February.

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