Mumbai's winter: events worth planning a trip around (Nov 2026 – Feb 2027)

Flamingos, Christmas in Bandra, kites on Sankranti, the Mumbai Marathon and Kala Ghoda — Mumbai's best season.

November to February is Mumbai's most pleasant season — dry, breezy and full of things to do. Here is our short list. Dates change each year, so please confirm on the official websites before you book.

November – December

• Flamingo season at Sewri mudflats begins (roughly Nov–May). Go near high tide.
• 6 December — Mahaparinirvan Din at Chaityabhoomi, Dadar. Very large crowds and traffic changes around Dadar West; see our separate guide.
• Christmas in Bandra — lit-up lanes in Ranwar and around Mount Mary and the old churches. Our neighbour, the Portuguese Church, is beautiful at Christmas too.

January

• Makar Sankranti (14 January) — kites over the terraces and til-gul sweets ("til-gul ghya, god god bola").
• Tata Mumbai Marathon — usually on a Sunday in mid/late January; roads in South Mumbai and along the Sea Link close early in the morning.
• Banganga Festival — classical music by the ancient tank at Walkeshwar (usually January).

February

• Kala Ghoda Arts Festival — nine days of art, music, talks and food in South Mumbai's art district, usually in early February.

Staying in Dadar puts you in the middle: South Mumbai, Bandra and the airport are all easy by train, Metro or taxi.