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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
- 29°C
- Average low
- 20°C
- Rainfall
- 155mm
Where this month sits in the year
The 6th warmest month of India's year. The wettest month — 17% of the year's rain falls now.
Public holidays in August
Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.
- August 15 Independence Day
- August 26 Onam
- August 26 Milad un-Nabi
- August 28 Raksha Bandhan
- August 25 Janmashtami (Smarta)
- August 25 Janmashtami
On in August
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Bengaluru, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.