Rishīkesh Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Rishikesh has only a very short season with reasonable weather. It can best be visited in Octobre and November or from the beginning of February until the end of March. However the end of March the average temperatures already rises to 40°C compared to 25°C the beginning of March.
In February and March temperatures at night can cool off to 10°C so best to bring a warm sweater and socks for the evenings.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Rishīkesh can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 3°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Rishīkesh is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1427 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 418 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, November brings less rainfall, with 5.7 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Rishīkesh Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Rishīkesh in India
During the months of February, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of October, November and December are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 418 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
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