August is a hot and rainy time for sunbathing in India. August is an excellent month for swimming in India with very warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting India in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for August.
The average maximum temperature in India in August is 29°. The average maximum temperature is 29° in the previous month and 30° in the next month.
The average temperature in India in August is 27°. The average temperature ranges is 27° in the previous month and 27° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in India in August is 24°. The minimum temperature is 24° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in India in August are 12.6 and there are 6.1 hours of sunshine per day on average during August making it a quite sunny month with some cloud cover.
The ultraviolet index in India in August is typically 14 during August. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in India in August is 27.8° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in India in August is 43.1cm and on average there are 16.9 rainy days in August making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in India in August is 24° which is very humid and quite uncomfortable for most unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require a fan. The dew point is 24° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in India in August is typically 90.2%. The maximum relative humidity is 89.9% in the previous month and 88.4% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in India in August is typically 81.1%. The average relative humidity is 81.8% in the previous month and 77.8% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in India in August is typically 18kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 20kmh in the previous month and 16kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in India in August is typically 10kmh. The average wind speed is 11kmh in the previous month and 8kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in India in August is from the North-Northwest.
