Rishīkesh Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Rishīkesh. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Rishīkesh experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1427 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The seasons in Rishīkesh, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, July, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 418 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, November, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 5.7 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

July, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 25°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Rishīkesh Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in India

The map below shows the annual precipitation across India. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Rishīkesh’s average annual precipitation is 1427 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• The U.S. has a significant number of thunderstorms every year, with over 14.6 million taking place across the world annually.
• Approximately 70% of lightning bolts strike land rather than oceans.
• A storm named John was the longest-lasting Pacific tropical storm, continuing for 31 days. As it crossed the dateline twice, it changed status from a hurricane to a typhoon and back to a hurricane.

For more detailed information about Rishīkesh’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Rishīkesh Climate page.