August · India
Best time to visit Srinagar in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Srinagar in August
Average temperature 18°C, 80 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
8.9/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
August in Srinagar scores 8.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 80 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Srinagar's Dal lake houseboats and Mughal gardens sit in Kashmir's mountain valley.
August ranks 4th of 12 for Srinagar — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 80 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Srinagar at 8.9/10 (4th of 12), just behind September at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Srinagar in August?
- In August, Srinagar averages 18°C, 80 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Srinagar?
- August earns a 8.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Srinagar in August?
- Expect about 80 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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