Pahalgām weather in August (Jammu & Kashmir, India)

What's the typical weather in Pahalgām for August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Pahalgām includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Pahalgām in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 7 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 226 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Pahalgām, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 156 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 226 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Srinagar, India (48 KM, 30 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?

For visitors traveling to Pahalgām, 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

7/10

Camping

3/10

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