Weather in August in India
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 hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Losar at 9°C to very hot in Gangānagar at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 29°C in Gangānagar and -1°C in Losar. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.To explore the conditions in India in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Tuticorin with an average of 19 mm to heavy rainfall in Gangtok with 902 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 177 hours of sunlight anticipated in New Delhi. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our India climate page.
Where to go in India in August
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit India, check out our India's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in India?
New Delhi
In August New Delhi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Bangalore
In August Bangalore generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Jaipur
In August Jaipur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Chennai
In August Chennai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Mumbai
In August Mumbai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in India.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in India.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to India? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in India.
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