Srinagar weather in August (Jammu & Kashmir, India)

How does the weather in Srinagar usually fare in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Srinagar includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. Anticipate daytime highs near 26°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 16°C.

Precipitation

Srinagar in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 310 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 226 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Srinagar, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 310 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 56%  

Sunshine 226 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in August

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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