August verdict

India in August

Weather score46Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 186mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, India travel weather guide
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August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

186mm

Sun

4.6h

Sea

5°C

Weather score

46

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Wet

Rainfall averages 186mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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August24°C average high

August is close to India's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMarch to July

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August186mm average rain

August sits near India's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August4.6 hours average sun

August is one of India's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJanuary to May

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August5°C average sea

August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJanuary to July

Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August46 weather score

August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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