SeasonMapGorkha weather in August
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August in Gorkha: nice, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 30 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Gorkha · #1158 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Gorkha climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 23°C / 73°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Rainfall | 597 mm / 23.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 30 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 6 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Gorkha 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)
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Best months for Gorkha'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 weatherGorkha's best weather comes in March, April and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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What's on in Gorkha in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk30 rainy days and about 597 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 Gorkha — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Gorkha in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Gorkha?
- August in Gorkha: nice, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 30 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Gorkha on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Gorkha in August?
- In August, Gorkha averages a daily high of 22.7°C and a low of 18.1°C, with about 596.7 mm of rain over roughly 30.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gorkha in August?
- Gorkha has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in August.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — August
Within 300 km: Manang's Yartung horse festival around 5–25 Aug.