August weather forecast
India

In August, the Indian subcontinent continues to be under the spell of the southwest monsoon. As one of the wettest months of the year, August ushers in high humidity and cooler temperatures across much of the country.

In northern India, including cities like Delhi, Jaipur, and Lucknow, the monsoon is in full swing, bringing temperatures down to between 25°C (77°F) to 35°C (95°F). Intermittent rainfall leads to high humidity levels, often exceeding 80%, making the weather somewhat oppressive.

The Thar Desert in the western part of the country continues to receive irregular monsoon showers. These infrequent rains bring about a further decrease in temperature, with daily highs averaging between 30°C (86°F) and 35°C (95°F).

In southern India, states such as Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu continue to experience the monsoon's impact with moderate to heavy rainfall. Coastal areas, particularly along the Western Ghats, witness a significant amount of precipitation. Daytime temperatures hover between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F), providing relief from the summer heat.

In eastern India, including West Bengal and Odisha, the monsoon showers persist throughout August, maintaining temperatures at a comfortable range of 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F). Cities such as Kolkata continue to experience high levels of humidity due to the ongoing rainfall.

Contrastingly, the Himalayan region, comprising states like Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, remains relatively dry. With temperatures varying between 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F), these mountainous areas provide an ideal respite from the monsoon-laden lowlands, attracting tourists seeking milder weather conditions.

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• Mumbai - August »
  July and August, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months in Mumbai. Mumbai's temperature records reveal August as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 29.6°C (85.3°F) and lows of 24.7°C (76.5°F).
• Hyderabad - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Hyderabad is August, when the rain falls for 14.1 days and typically aggregates up to 179mm (7.05") of precipitation. The most humid month in Hyderabad is August, with an average relative humidity of 74%.
• Kolkata - August »
  The average relative humidity in August in Kolkata is 83%. On the first day of August in Kolkata, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 6:17 pm.
• Chennai - August »
  In Chennai, India, during August, the rain falls for 21.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation. August in Chennai continues the monsoon tradition, featuring a generous 97mm (3.82") rainfall and humidity peaking to its high point of the year.
• Pune - August »
  With an average relative humidity of 82%, August is the most humid month in Pune, India. Pune witnesses the coldest weather in August, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.5°C (81.5°F) and a low of 21.4°C (70.5°F).
• Ahmedabad - August »
  The most humid month in Ahmedabad is August, with an average relative humidity of 81%. In Ahmedabad, India, during August, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 266mm (10.47") of precipitation.
• Jaipur - August »
  In Jaipur, India, during August, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 206mm (8.11") of precipitation. On the first day of August in Jaipur sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:14 pm.
• Surat - August »
  In Surat during August, the rain falls for 24.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 122mm (4.8") of precipitation. In Surat, August is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and a low of 26°C (78.8°F).
• Lucknow - August »
  In Lucknow in August, during 11.6 rainfall days, 255mm (10.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lucknow during August, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 255mm (10.04") of precipitation.
• Kanpur - August »
  In Kanpur in August, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 233mm (9.17") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of August in Kanpur, India, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 6:55 pm.
• Nagpur - August »
  On the last day of August, in Nagpur, India, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:30 pm IST. In Nagpur, India, in August, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 281mm (11.06") of accumulated precipitation.
• Indore - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Indore is August, when the rain falls for 21.9 days and typically aggregates up to 199mm (7.83") of precipitation. August is a month that witnesses a continuation of the monsoon season in Indore, characterized by high rainfall.