AI-generatedPanvel at a glance
- Best time
- Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 36°
- Warmest sea
- May · 29.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,530 h
- Rain a year
- 1,985 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Panvel
Panvel has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while August is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year, Panvel is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Panvel
The best time to visit Panvel is in January. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from October to May. From February to June and from October to December it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 651 mm.
Panvel through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Panvel in the dry season
Oct – May
Fair
- 33–36 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Panvel in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Poor
- 31–34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 112 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Oct – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Feb – Jun, Oct – Dec
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January, March – April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: January
October is in the cyclone season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heatStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 34°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:3118:15
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:17–07:00 · evening 17:46–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:09–06:17 · evening 18:29–18:37
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Panvel compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 33° at the start of the month to 34° at the end. The sea cools from 29° to 28°. The days get 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Panvel in October?
In October, Panvel is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 69 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Panvel.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 44 min06:31 – 18:15
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %10 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Panvel
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Panvel: score 63 against 36. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in January. January has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 63better |
| Daytime high | 34° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 20° |
| Sea | 28.8° | 25.4° |
| Sunshine | 6.8 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 1 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 29 | 4better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Panvel month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
63January33° · Sea 25° · 8.7 h
In January, Panvel is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Panvel.
Panvel in January55February34° · Sea 26° · 8.9 h
In February, Panvel is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Panvel.
Panvel in February50March35° · Sea 27° · 9.2 h
In March, Panvel is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Panvel.
Panvel in March50April36° · Sea 29° · 9.3 h
In April, Panvel is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Panvel.
Panvel in April48May35° · Sea 30° · 8.4 h
In May, Panvel is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Panvel.
Panvel in May12June34° · Sea 30° · 4.3 h
In June, Panvel is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 424 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Panvel.
Panvel in June23July31° · Sea 29° · 3.2 h
In July, Panvel is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 651 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Panvel.
Panvel in July30August31° · Sea 28° · 3.8 h
In August, Panvel is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 477 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Panvel.
Panvel in August28September31° · Sea 28° · 4.5 h
In September, Panvel is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 319 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Panvel.
Panvel in September36October34° · Sea 29° · 6.8 h
In October, Panvel is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 69 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Panvel.
Panvel in October50November34° · Sea 28° · 7.8 h
In November, Panvel is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Panvel.
Panvel in November56December34° · Sea 27° · 8.2 h
In December, Panvel is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Panvel.
Panvel in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Panvel
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 29 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (20°), the warmest in May (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 262 days a year, mostly from March to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 63 | 33° | 20° | 25.4° | 8.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 34° | 21° | 25.5° | 8.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 35° | 22° | 27.2° | 9.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 36° | 25° | 28.9° | 9.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| MayMay | 48 | 35° | 26° | 29.9° | 8.4 h | 4 | 28 |
| JuneJun | 12 | 34° | 24° | 29.8° | 4.3 h | 26 | 424 |
| JulyJul | 23 | 31° | 25° | 28.6° | 3.2 h | 31 | 651 |
| AugustAug | 30 | 31° | 25° | 27.9° | 3.8 h | 30 | 477 |
| SeptemberSep | 28 | 31° | 25° | 28.4° | 4.5 h | 25 | 319 |
| OctoberOct | 36 | 34° | 24° | 28.8° | 6.8 h | 9 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 34° | 23° | 28.1° | 7.8 h | 2 | 10 |
| DecemberDec | 56 | 34° | 21° | 26.8° | 8.2 h | 1 | 7 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
18.99° N, 73.11° E · 12 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sea temperature in Panvel
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.8 – 29.6 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Panvel ranges from 25.4 °C in January to 29.9 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.2 and 30.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.4° | 24.8° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.5° | 24.6° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 27.2° | 26.5° | 27.9° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.9° | 28.2° | 29.5° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.9° | 29.2° | 30.6° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.8° | 28.9° | 30.4° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 28.6° | 28.0° | 29.3° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.9° | 27.3° | 28.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.4° | 27.8° | 28.9° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.8° | 27.8° | 29.6° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.1° | 27.0° | 28.9° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.8° | 26.1° | 27.5° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Panvel
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.8 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Panvel, 58 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Panvel: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Panvel has about 9 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Panvel
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Panvel
How breezy and how cloudy Panvel is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Panvel typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jun – Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Panvel: mostly sunny, with about 6.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Panvel
How often the day gets hot in Panvel (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, it is hot in Panvel every day, with an average daytime high of 34 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Panvel
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Panvel in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Panvel has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 28).
- 50
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 41
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 28
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 36
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 60
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 15 min
- Distance
- 7,240 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Panvel lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Panvel vs Mumbai
In October the holiday weather in Panvel and Mumbai is about equally good (score 36 vs 38). During the day it is about as warm in Mumbai as in Panvel. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Panvel | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 36 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 34° | 34° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 |
| Best time | Jan | Dec – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Panvel
When is the best time to visit Panvel?
The best time to visit Panvel is in January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Panvel?
The sea temperature in Panvel ranges from 25.4 °C in January to 29.9 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Panvel in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Panvel?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 25 °C. August is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Panvel?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 651 mm. The driest month is April with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Panvel get?
Panvel gets around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 9.3 hours a day; in July there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Panvel in?
Panvel is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Panvel?
A nonstop flight from London to Panvel takes about 9 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,240 km.
When is cyclone season in Panvel?
Panvel lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Panvel?
Panvel has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 60) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 28). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 50, May half-term 41, summer holidays 28, October half-term 36, Christmas holidays 60.