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Pahalgām weather in August (Jammu & Kashmir, India)

How is the weather in Pahalgām in August? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In August, Pahalgām generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Pahalgām in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 226 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 22%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 156 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 56% *  
SunshineSunshine 226 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Srinagar, India (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in India in August

Find out more about the weather in India in August and which places have the best weather 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 Pahalgām in August?

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 in August.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
3/10

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