Uttarakhand weather in August
Planning a getaway to Uttarakhand 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 Uttarakhand in August?
Uttarakhand is a region in India. Uttarakhand has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and heavy precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Gangotri at 12°C to very warm in Kāshīpur at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Kāshīpur and 4°C in Gangotri. 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 heavy rainfall in Gangotri with an average of 213 mm to heavy rainfall in Mukteswar with 565 mm.
For a closer look at August's conditions in Uttarakhand, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Uttarakhand's yearly weather, check out our Uttarakhand climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Uttarakhand?
Rishīkesh
In August Rishīkesh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kedarnath
In August Kedarnath generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dehradun
In August Dehradun generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Haridwār
In August Haridwār generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mussoorie
In August Mussoorie generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Uttarakhand, in India.
Is August the best time to visit Uttarakhand?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to Uttarakhand with often poor weather in Rishīkesh.
Generally speaking, February, March, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Rishīkesh. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July and August tend to be poor.
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