Dharavi
Dharavi is a slum in Mumbai, India. It is one of the 120 sights of India listed on this site and ranks as the 25th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and April, when daily highs range from 27 °C to 30 °C and rainfall is minimal. Avoid the monsoon season from June to September, as July is the wettest month with about 984 mm of rain and 30 rainy days. October through December also sees more rain than the early months of the year.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) is 5 km from Dharavi. The site is located 1,152 km from New Delhi. Travelers can combine a visit here with other nearby locations, such as Haji Ali Dargah, 8.5 km away, or Antilia, which is 9.7 km away. Other nearby sights include Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Elephanta Caves, and the Gateway of India.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is July, with about 984 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 554 | 984 | 635 | 410 | 84 | 14 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
