McLeod Ganj weather in August (Himachal Pradesh, India)

Is August a good time to explore McLeod Ganj weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in McLeod Ganj typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 19°C.

Precipitation

McLeod Ganj in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 290 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 14 days will experience rainfall.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit McLeod Ganj. April, May and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

McLeod Ganj, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 290 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 86% *  

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

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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 McLeod Ganj, 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.

Camping

6/10

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