India weather in August
Planning a getaway to India this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in India in August?
In August, India experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Losar at 9°C (49°F) to very warm in Gangānagar at 38°C (100°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 29°C (84°F) in Gangānagar and -1°C (30°F) in Losar. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Tuticorin with an average of 19mm (0.8 inches) to heavy rainfall in Gangtok with 902mm (35 inches). The city New Delhi usually sees around 177 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of India in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our India climate page.
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Average weather in New Delhi
In August New Delhi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (94°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bangalore
In August Bangalore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (69°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jaipur
In August Jaipur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (92°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Chennai
In August Chennai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Mumbai
In August Mumbai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit India?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit India due to the typically poor weather in New Delhi.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, November and December provide perfect weather in New Delhi. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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