The weather in August in Delhi
It's hot in August in Delhi with an average temperature of 35°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 27°C and 28°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Delhi. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Delhi, India. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 40°C in 2014, Delhi reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 24°C to a highest value of 30°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 179 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in August for Delhi
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Delhi. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
Delhi | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 35°C | 30°C |
Max. temperature | 36°C | 31°C |
Min. temperature | 27°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 179 mm | 79 mm |
Rainy days | 19 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Delhi with hot temps, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights around 28°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 35°C, with nights around 28°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Delhi is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 28°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
The hurricane season in Delhi runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Delhi, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Delhi
Temperature in August in Delhi over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Delhi, India. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Delhi
Total precipitation in August in Delhi over the years
Daily UV index in August in Delhi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Delhi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Delhi by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Delhi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.