Weather in August in Maharashtra
Thinking about venturing to Maharashtra this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Maharashtra in August?
Maharashtra is a region in India. August in Maharashtra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Pānchgani at 26°C to very warm in Chandrapur at 32°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Chandrapur and 21°C in Pānchgani. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Daund with an average of 120 mm to heavy rainfall in Chiplūn with 840 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 76 hours of sunlight in Mumbai. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For specific regional insights in Maharashtra for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Maharashtra climate page.
Where to go in Maharashtra in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Maharashtra?
Mumbai
In August Mumbai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Pune
In August Pune generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Shirdi
In August Shirdi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Lonavala
In August Lonavala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Nagpur
In August Nagpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Maharashtra?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Maharashtra due to the typically poor weather in Mumbai.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Mumbai. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
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