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Pelling weather in August (Sikkim, India)

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

Temperatures

The month of August in Pelling typically brings pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 22°C. At night, it falls to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Pelling in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 649 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 103 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Pelling, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 649 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 92% *  
SunshineSunshine 103 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Darjeeling, India (29 KM, 18 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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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 Pelling, 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.

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