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Chandīgarh weather in August (Chandigarh, India)

How does the August weather in Chandīgarh compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Chandīgarh generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 33°C. At night, it falls to around 26°C. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Chandīgarh in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 202 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 198 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Chandīgarh.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Chandīgarh. February, March, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chandīgarh climate page with graphs.

 

Chandīgarh, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 202 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Shimla, India (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in India in August

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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