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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 24° | 1 mm | clear | 51% | 2.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.0h |
| February | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 1 mm | clear | 44% | 2.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.4h |
| March | Ideal | 22° - 32° | 27° | 1 mm | clear | 45% | 2.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 25° - 32° | 29° | 9 mm | clear | 53% | 2.6 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.4h |
| May | Excellent | 27° - 33° | 33° | 26 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 3.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.9h |
| June | Acceptable | 27° - 31° | 35° | 453 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.1h |
| July | Good | 26° - 30° | 32° | 663 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.0h |
| August | Good | 25° - 29° | 31° | 427 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.6h |
| September | Good | 25° - 30° | 32° | 286 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 25° - 32° | 32° | 88 mm | some cloud | 78% | 2.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.6h |
| November | Excellent | 22° - 33° | 29° | 13 mm | clear | 69% | 1.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.2h |
| December | Ideal | 20° - 31° | 26° | 3 mm | clear | 60% | 1.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 10.9h |
