| Month | Avg Rainfall (mm) | % of Total Monsoon | Key Features | |-------|------------------|--------------------|---------------| | | ~165 | 19% | Onset phase; strong along west coast & Northeast; deficient in many parts initially. | | July | ~290 | 33% | Peak month for most regions; active monsoon trough; widespread rain. | | August | ~260 | 30% | Still vigorous; break monsoon periods possible (dry spells). | | September | ~165 | 18% | Retreat begins late month; often sees “September revival” in parts of peninsular India. |