Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Kanyakumari, India in August
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
58mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kanyakumari, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August30°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August58mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Kanyakumari's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and August to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.7 hours average sun
August is below Kanyakumari's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August26°C average sea
August is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaMarch to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August72 weather score
August sits close to Kanyakumari's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
