August weather forecast
Patna, India

August retains the monsoon flavor with heavy rainfall, albeit slightly reduced to 282mm (11.1") from July's peak. The skies often exhibit a mystical mix of clouds and sun, creating awe-inspiring vistas for onlookers. While the daytime heat gradually diminishes, nights witness a slight dip in temperature. It's a wonderful time to encounter the resilience and beauty of nature amidst heavy showers. By September, the city starts preparing for the recession of monsoons.

Temperature

Patna's shift into August sets the average high-temperature at a still hot 32.5°C (90.5°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from July's 32.9°C (91.2°F). Patna's nighttime temperature during August is consistently averaged at a moderately hot 26.1°C (79°F).

Rainfall

In August, in Patna, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout August, 282mm (11.1") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.9 rainfall days, and 1213mm (47.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 6:09 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Patna, the average sunshine in August is 4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an extreme health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 during August translates into the following directions:
Employ all crucial safeguards, unprotected skin could burn rapidly. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. After a swim or outdoor exercise, one should liberally reapply broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or higher.