Mumbai experiences a tropical wet and dry climate with high temperatures year-round, moderated only slightly by its coastal location on the Arabian Sea.

The monsoon dominates the calendar, delivering torrential rainfall from June through September that turns the city into a test of waterproofing and quick-dry fabrics.

Temperatures hover between 24°C and 33°C throughout the year, with March through May bringing the most oppressive heat before the rains arrive.

Humidity remains persistently high regardless of season, often exceeding 70%, which makes synthetic fabrics feel like personal saunas.

Light-coloured cotton and linen become unofficial uniforms here, as dark fabrics absorb both heat and the inevitable dust that coats everything during the dry months.