India witnessed significant rainfall during August 2025, marking one of the wettest Augusts in recent decades. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported exceptional showers across numerous states. The IMD Director General highlighted a strong revival of monsoon activity in the latter half of August, with expectations of continued above-normal rainfall into September. The total rainfall for August across India reached 268.1 mm, ranking as the 7th highest since 2001 and the 45th highest since 1901. North-west India experienced the highest rainfall since 2001 with 265.0 mm, ranking 13th since 1901. South Peninsular India also saw substantial rainfall, with 250.6 mm recorded, placing it 3rd since 2001 and 8th since 1901. This heavy rainfall was attributed to the formation of four low-pressure systems within a fortnight, significantly boosting seasonal rainfall.
Average maximum temperatures stood at 31.08°C, the 22nd highest since 1901, while average minimum temperatures were 23.96°C, the 7th highest since 1901. The mean temperature for the month was 27.52°C, the 15th highest since 1901. For September, the IMD forecasts wetter-than-usual conditions, with most regions expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall. Some areas in northeast and east India, parts of the southern peninsula, and a few pockets in northwest India may experience below-normal rainfall. The IMD noted no immediate forecast for monsoon withdrawal, but highlighted a delayed withdrawal trend in recent years, with a 15-day delay observed, now typically around September 17th, compared to the earlier average of September 1st.
