Gulmarg weather in August (Jammu & Kashmir, India)

How is August weather typically in Gulmarg? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, Gulmarg typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is part of summer. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 25°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 15°C.

Precipitation

Gulmarg in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 197 mm for the month. You can typically expect 9 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 226 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gulmarg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 197 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 226 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Srinagar, India (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in India in August

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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?

For visitors traveling to Gulmarg, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

8/10

Camping

6/10

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