Weather in August in Meghalaya
Planning a journey to Meghalaya this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Meghalaya in August?
Meghalaya is a region in India. August in Meghalaya generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C and nighttime temperatures around 21°C in Shillong. In Meghalaya, August typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
Precipitation
August is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 634 mm in Shillong.Average sunshine
The city Shillong usually sees around 107 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Meghalaya for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Meghalaya climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Meghalaya?
Shillong
In August Shillong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°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 Meghalaya?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Meghalaya due to the typically poor weather in Shillong.
Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Shillong. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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