🇮🇳 Mumbai vs 🇺🇸 Chicago

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Mumbai

haze

82°F

Haze

Feels like 89°F

H 82°F / L 82°F

Humidity: 78%

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Chicago

few clouds

70°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 70°F

H 72°F / L 68°F

Humidity: 69%

Climate Overview

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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.

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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.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇮🇳 Mumbai🇺🇸 Chicago
Spring

35–65°F

March–May

Summer

70–84°F

June–August

Fall

45–68°F

September–November

Winter

68–88°F

November–February

17–32°F

December–February

Mumbai vs Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mumbai or Chicago have better weather?

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

When is the best time to visit Mumbai vs Chicago?

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

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