Shillong in August
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Very wet: about 31 rainy days.
25°CAvg high
20°CAvg low
31Rainy days (559 mm)
12:54 hDaylight
05:00Sunrise · 17:54 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
- Very wet: about 31 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (0.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 6°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.7 |
| February | 19°C | 8°C | 43 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.6 |
| March | 22°C | 12°C | 120 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.7 |
| April | 23°C | 15°C | 277 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 24°C | 18°C | 452 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 25°C | 20°C | 702 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 25°C | 20°C | 712 mm | 31 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 25°C | 20°C | 559 mm | 31 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 25°C | 19°C | 389 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 24°C | 16°C | 224 mm | 20 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 21°C | 11°C | 47 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| December | 19°C | 8°C | 16 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Shillong in August?
Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 20°C.
When is the best time to visit Shillong?
The best months are December, November, January, February.