Tamil Nadu weather in August
Planning a getaway to Tamil Nadu this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Tamil Nadu in August?
Tamil Nadu is a region in India. Tamil Nadu offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Bikkatti at 25°C to very warm in Tiruchchirāppalli at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Tiruchchirāppalli and 18°C in Bikkatti. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Tuticorin with an average of 19 mm to heavy rainfall in Vālpārai with 367 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected in Chennai. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tamil Nadu in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tamil Nadu climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Tamil Nadu?
Chennai
In August Chennai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kodaikānāl
In August Kodaikānāl generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Coimbatore
In August Coimbatore 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.
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Pondicherry
In August Pondicherry generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ooty
In August Ooty generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Tamil Nadu?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Tamil Nadu with often unpleasant weather in Chennai.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide perfect weather in Chennai. On the other hand, the months of May, June, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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