Cathedral of the Holy Name, Mumbai Church
Gothic Revival cathedral serving Mumbai's Catholic community
A Roman Catholic cathedral in south Mumbai, visited for its active parish, colonial‑era church architecture and as a photographic stop when exploring the Colaba district and nearby waterfront.
Cathedral of the Holy Name, Mumbai at a Glance#
Address: Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Admission: Free (donations welcome)
How to Get to Cathedral of the Holy Name, Mumbai#
Located in the Fort district of South Mumbai, the cathedral is walking distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Churchgate railway stations. Local buses and taxis serve the area; the neighborhood is best explored on foot.
Tips for Visiting Cathedral of the Holy Name, Mumbai#
- Visit during weekday Mass times to hear the choir and to see the interior without large tourist groups.
- Look for stained-glass windows depicting local saints and parish donor plaques-these reveal Mumbai's cosmopolitan Catholic communities.
- Combine the cathedral visit with a walk through the Fort area and nearby churches built during the British colonial period.
Best Time to Visit Cathedral of the Holy Name, Mumbai#
Winter months (Nov-Feb) are the most comfortable for visiting churches in Mumbai due to lower humidity and milder temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Cathedral of the Holy Name, Mumbai#
Cathedral of the Holy Name, Mumbai's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 19°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1971 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 29°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (453 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (663 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (427 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (286 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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November
November is hot, feeling like 29°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
