SeasonMapChitwan (Sauraha) weather in August
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August in Chitwan: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — not the time — 29 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Chitwan · #1273 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 39/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Chitwan climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 30°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 404 mm / 15.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 29 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 79 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Chitwan in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Chitwan's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherChitwan's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
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What's on in Chitwan in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk29 rainy days and about 404 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Chitwan — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Chitwan in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Chitwan?
- August in Chitwan: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — not the time — 29 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Chitwan on SeasonMap's comfort score (39/100).
- What is the weather like in Chitwan in August?
- In August, Chitwan averages a daily high of 30.4°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 404.4 mm of rain over roughly 29.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chitwan in August?
- Chitwan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 79 in August.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — August
Within 300 km: Manang's Yartung horse festival around 5–25 Aug.