Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in India with an average temperature of 35°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for India in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in India with hot temperatures, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 35°C, with nights close to 24°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in India will be around 35°C, with nights close to 24°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 105 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The precipitation chance averages 16% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for India. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
India in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
35°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
37°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
105 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit India?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in India. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in India runs from June to November.
Temperature records for India in August
With 43°C, India hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in India
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in India, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in India
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for India, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 5 days of rain in India.
Daily UV Index in August in India
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in India, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in India Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in India, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in India Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in India, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for India
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in India. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in India by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for India. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
