August · India
Best time to visit Bengaluru in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bengaluru in August
Average temperature 23°C, 167 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.5/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 167 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Bengaluru scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 167 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bengaluru is India's garden-tech metropolis of parks, craft-beer pubs, and Deccan palace escapes on cooler plateau days. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
August in Bengaluru: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.
167 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Bengaluru — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bengaluru in August?
- In August, Bengaluru averages 23°C, 167 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Bengaluru?
- August earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bengaluru in August?
- Expect about 167 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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