The climate in Cherrapunji during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
August is in the summer in Cherrapunji and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 26.7°C 80°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21°C 69.7°F |
Average temperature | 23.8°C 74.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 4.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 1158 mm 45.6 ins |
Rainy days | 18 days |
Sea temperature | 26.9°C 80.4°F |
Humidity | 89% |
Windspeed | 5kph 3 mph |
On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Cherrapunji with around 1158mm 45.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cherrapunji in August 2025.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | August | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
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Driest month: | December | 13mm 0.5ins |
Sunniest month: | December | 8.5hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 19.2°C 66.6°F |
Wettest month: | July | 1737mm 68.4ins |