Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Mumbai Sees Subdued Monsoon, Rain Possible as AQI Improves
Mumbai had humid weather on Monday and Tuesday.
The sky was mostly clear on Monday and partly cloudy on Tuesday.
The monsoon was quiet, so widespread heavy rain was not expected.
Some places could still get light rain or a short thunderstorm.
A few isolated areas might receive heavier showers.
Stronger rain could bring wind gusts of 50–60 kmph.
Temperatures were expected to reach about 31–32°C.
Mumbai’s air quality was Moderate on Monday with an AQI of 81.
By Tuesday, it improved to the Good category with an AQI of 38.
The weather office issued no rainfall alert for Mumbai during the week.
Mumbai had humid, largely clear conditions on Monday and partly cloudy weather was forecast for Tuesday.
The IMD forecast light rain, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers and isolated moderate to heavy showers possible.
Winds were expected around 40–50 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching 50–60 kmph during intense rain spells.
Temperatures were forecast around 32°C on Monday and 31°C on Tuesday, with recorded minimums of 27°C and 29°C respectively.
Mumbai’s AQI was 81, or Moderate, on Monday, before improving to 38, or Good, on Tuesday.
- Who
- Mumbai residents and the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- What
- Mumbai experienced humid conditions and subdued monsoon activity, with light rain and isolated heavier showers forecast; its AQI improved from Moderate to Good.
- When
- The updates cover Monday and Tuesday, with the rainfall forecast applying during the week.
- Where
- Mumbai and its suburbs; neighbouring districts were also mentioned in the Monday forecast.
- Why
- Monsoon activity remained subdued, resulting in intermittent or isolated showers instead of widespread heavy rain.
- Monday weather
- Humid and largely clear, with light rain possible
- Tuesday weather
- Humid and partly cloudy, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers possible
- Rainfall outlook
- Light rain at several locations; isolated moderate to heavy showers possible
- Wind forecast
- 40–50 kmph, with gusts potentially reaching 50–60 kmph
- Temperature range
- Maximum forecast of about 31–32°C; recorded minimums of 27°C on Monday and 29°C on Tuesday
- AQI Monday
- 81, classified as Moderate
- AQI Tuesday
- 38, classified as Good
- Rainfall alert
- No rainfall warning was issued for Mumbai during the week
