India’s August 2025 rainfall was among the highest in decades, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD reported exceptional rainfall across multiple states. Mrityunjay Mohapatra, the IMD Director General, highlighted a resurgence of monsoon activity in the latter half of August, with above-normal rainfall expected to continue into September. India’s average rainfall in August was 268.1 mm, ranking as the 7th highest since 2001 and 45th since 1901. North-west India’s rainfall of 265.0 mm was the highest since 2001 and the 13th highest since 1901. South Peninsular India recorded 250.6 mm of rainfall, the 3rd highest since 2001 and 8th highest since 1901. The surge in rainfall was attributed to the formation of four low-pressure systems over a period of fifteen days, which significantly boosted seasonal rainfall.
The average maximum temperature in August was 31.08°C (22nd highest since 1901), and the average minimum was 23.96°C (7th highest since 1901). The mean temperature was 27.52°C, the 15th highest since 1901. The IMD forecasts that September will likely see above-normal rainfall across the country, with most regions receiving normal to above-normal levels. Some areas in northeast and east India, the extreme southern peninsula, and parts of northwest India may receive below-normal rainfall. There is no immediate forecast for monsoon withdrawal. However, the withdrawal has been delayed by about 15 days in recent years.