Kanchipuram weather in August (Tamil Nadu, India)

What does the weather outlook for Kanchipuram look like in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Kanchipuram includes extremely high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 36°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 27°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Kanchipuram in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 8 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Kanchipuram. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kanchipuram, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 36°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chennai, India (60 KM, 37 Miles).

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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

Camping

7/10

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