August verdict

Shillong, Meghalaya, India in August

Weather score42Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 741mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

25°C

Rain

741mm

Sun

4.1h

Weather score

42

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Wet

Rainfall averages 741mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

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Compare Shillong, Meghalaya, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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August25°C average high

August is one of Shillong's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.

Warmest monthsApril to October

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August741mm average rain

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

Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December

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

August4.1 hours average sun

August is below Shillong's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to April and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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August42 weather score

August scores below Shillong's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsFebruary to March and November to December

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

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