Climate in Rishīkesh (Uttarakhand, India)

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year. Show in Celsius

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Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc. Show in Millimeter

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Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

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Weather Forecasts for Rishīkesh (Uttarakhand)

Wed   Nov 29
73°F | 50°F
NE 4 mph
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Nov 30
73°F | 52°F
NE 4 mph
0 inches
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Fri   Dec 01
73°F | 54°F
NE 4 mph
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Rishīkesh in India

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 (104°F) compared to 25°C (77°F) the beginning of March.

In February and March temperatures at night can cool off to 10°C (50°F) so best to bring a warm sweater and socks for the evenings.

During the months of February, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Rishīkesh?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Rishīkesh have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of October, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Rishīkesh?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 36°C (98°F) and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rishīkesh?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 3°C (38°F).
  • Which is the wettest month in Rishīkesh?
    July tops the wettest month list with 418mm (16.4in) of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rishīkesh?
    November is the driest month with 6mm (0.2in) of precipitation.

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