Town in Uttarakhand, India
Rishikesh weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Rishikesh
Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov are mild and good for rafting. Jun–Aug is monsoon with landslides and rafting closed; Dec–Jan is cold at night. Yoga festival in March.
Rishikesh weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan20°33 mm
- Feb24°40 mm
- Mar30°34 mm
- Apr36°26 mm
- May40°42 mm
- Jun40°159 mm
- Jul34°381 mm
- Aug32°364 mm
- Sep31°177 mm
- Oct29°18 mm
- Nov25°5 mm
- Dec21°11 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C68°F | 8°C47°F | 33 mm | 48% | Pleasant |
| February | 24°C75°F | 11°C52°F | 40 mm | 46% | Pleasant |
| March | 30°C86°F | 16°C60°F | 34 mm | 39% | Pleasant |
| April | 36°C98°F | 21°C70°F | 26 mm | 30% | Very hot |
| May | 40°C105°F | 26°C78°F | 42 mm | 27% | Very hot |
| June | 40°C103°F | 28°C82°F | 159 mm | 42% | Very hot |
| July | 34°C93°F | 26°C80°F | 381 mm | 73% | Very wet |
| August | 32°C89°F | 25°C78°F | 364 mm | 83% | Very wet |
| September | 31°C87°F | 23°C74°F | 177 mm | 78% | Rainy |
| October | 29°C85°F | 19°C65°F | 18 mm | 60% | Pleasant |
| November | 25°C77°F | 14°C57°F | 5 mm | 51% | Pleasant |
| December | 21°C71°F | 10°C50°F | 11 mm | 47% | Pleasant |
Best months across India
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (43°C) |
| Goa | Nov–Feb | Apr (32°C) |
| Mumbai | Nov–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Jaipur | Oct–Mar | May (41°C) |
| Agra | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
| Varanasi | Oct–Mar | May (43°C) |
| Rishikesh | Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (40°C) |
| Bangalore | Nov–Mar | Apr (35°C) |
| Udaipur | Oct–Mar | May (40°C) |
| Kochi | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Kolkata | Nov–Feb | Apr (38°C) |
| Hyderabad | Oct–Feb | May (40°C) |
| Manali | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Dharamshala | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (33°C) |
| Leh | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Chennai | Nov–Feb | May (36°C) |
| Pondicherry | Nov–Feb | May (33°C) |
| Varkala | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Hampi | Oct–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Amritsar | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun (43°C) |
| Jodhpur | Oct–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Jaisalmer | Nov–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Pushkar | Oct–Feb | May (41°C) |
| Palolem | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Anjuna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
| Darjeeling | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | May (22°C) |
| Munnar | Oct–Feb | Mar (27°C) |
| Alleppey | Nov–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Andaman Islands | Nov–Apr | Apr (30°C) |
| Shimla | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | May (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Rishikesh?
Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov. Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov are mild and good for rafting. Jun–Aug is monsoon with landslides and rafting closed; Dec–Jan is cold at night. Yoga festival in March.
When is the rainy season in Rishikesh?
Rain peaks in July with about 381 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Sep.
What is the hottest month in Rishikesh?
May, with average highs of 40°C (105°F).
How cold does Rishikesh get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 8°C (47°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Uttarakhand Tourism
- AIIMS Rishikesh
- Dehradun Airport (Airports Authority of India)
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.3°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.