At a glance
| Metric | Colombo | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 31°C | 33°C |
| Coldest month low | 23°C | 19°C |
| Annual rainfall | 2952 mm | 2480 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 9.4 h/day | 9.5 h/day |
| Best months | January–February & June–October | January |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Colombo | Mumbai | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3 · Fair | 9.8 · Excellent | Mumbai |
| February | 5.3 · Fair | 8.3 · Good | Mumbai |
| March | 3.9 · Poor | 7.1 · Good | Mumbai |
| April | 3.7 · Poor | 6.4 · Fair | Mumbai |
| May | 4.3 · Poor | 5.8 · Fair | Mumbai |
| June | 5.0 · Fair | 4.1 · Poor | Colombo |
| July | 5.2 · Fair | 4.9 · Poor | Colombo |
| August | 5.4 · Fair | 5.4 · Fair | — |
| September | 5.3 · Fair | 5.2 · Fair | Colombo |
| October | 5.2 · Fair | 4.8 · Poor | Colombo |
| November | 4.8 · Poor | 6.8 · Fair | Mumbai |
| December | 4.6 · Poor | 8.2 · Good | Mumbai |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Colombo or Mumbai?
Mumbai has the better travel weather in 7 of 12 months, versus 4 for Colombo — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
The best months to visit Colombo are January–February & June–October, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Mumbai?
The best months to visit Mumbai are January, based on six years of climate data.
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