SeasonMapDharamshala weather in August
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August in Dharamshala: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 29 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Dharamshala · #1134 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Dharamshala in August
Other months in Dharamshala
Dharamshala's forum rates September-October as a nice window — the surrounding mountains lush and green after the monsoon, not too hot and not yet winter. Regulars note days stay cool rather than cold, but nights already call for at least a lightweight jumper, with genuinely heavy woolens reserved for November onward.
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Dharamshala climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 25°C / 76°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 344 mm / 13.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 29 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Dharamshala 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 Dharamshala'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 weatherDharamshala's best weather comes in March, October and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Dharamshala in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Monsoon on the Kangra slope
25 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyRiskOne of the wettest corners of India: the Dhauladhar wrings out the cloud directly over the town for ten weeks. Landslides shut the hill roads for a day at a time and the mountains are simply not there.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk29 rainy days and about 344 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 Dharamshala — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Dharamshala?
Dharamshala in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Dharamshala?
- August in Dharamshala: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 29 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Dharamshala on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Dharamshala in August?
- In August, Dharamshala averages a daily high of 24.6°C and a low of 20.3°C, with about 344 mm of rain over roughly 28.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dharamshala in August?
- Dharamshala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in August.
Other months in Dharamshala
Compare Dharamshala in August
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Similar destinations in South Asia — August
Within 300 km: Leh's Manali highway season around 25 May – 15 Nov, and Gulmarg's The meadow in flower around 1 Jun – 20 Aug.