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India in August: Weather, Crowds & What's On
What August is actually like in India — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.
- Average high
- 31°C
- Average low
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 429mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 6th warmest month of India's year. The 2nd wettest month, at 20% of the year's rain.
Public holidays in August
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- August 15, 2027 Independence Day
- August 15, 2027 Milad-un-Nabi (estimated) · Prophet's Birthday (estimated)
- August 25, 2027 Janmashtami (Vaishnava)
On in August
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Kolkata, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.