Kargil weather in August (Jammu & Kashmir, India)

Curious about the climate in Kargil this August? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Kargil typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 17°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 5°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Kargil in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 4 days of rain.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kargil, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 14%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Kargil, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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