New Delhi Weather in August

What's the weather like in New Delhi (NCT) in August 2024?

The climate in New Delhi during August can be summarized as very hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in New Delhi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

New Delhi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33.3°C 91.9°F
Nightly temperature 25.9°C 78.6°F
Average temperature 29.6°C 85.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 257 mm 10.1 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 24.9°C 76.8°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in New Delhi with around 257mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in New Delhi

New Delhi average temperature in August

August rainfall

New Delhi average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

New Delhi average rain in August

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 New Delhi in August 2024.

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New Delhi weather stats

New Delhi weather statistics
Hottest month: June 38.8°C 101.8°F
Driest month: November 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: November 8.9hrs
Coldest month: January 20.7°C 69.3°F
Wettest month: August 257mm 10.1ins
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