When is the best time to go to Rishīkesh
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Rishīkesh, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Rishīkesh
Rishīkesh weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rishīkesh are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 59mm | 7hrs | 11.3hrs |
Rishīkesh's weather in January is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rishīkesh.
January is in the winter in Rishīkesh and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Rishīkesh with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Rishīkesh weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 49mm | 7.7hrs | 12hrs |
February in Rishīkesh is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rishīkesh, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Rishīkesh and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rishīkesh with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Rishīkesh weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 45mm | 8hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Rishīkesh is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rishīkesh, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Rishīkesh and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rishīkesh with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 22mm | 9.2hrs | 13.7hrs |
Rishīkesh's weather in April is typically hot and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rishīkesh, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Rishīkesh and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (92°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rishīkesh with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 42mm | 9.1hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Rishīkesh and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rishīkesh.
May is in the spring in Rishīkesh and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (98°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rishīkesh with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 131mm | 7.8hrs | 11.3hrs |
The weather in June in Rishīkesh is characteristically very hot and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rishīkesh for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Rishīkesh and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rishīkesh with around 131mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 445mm | 6.1hrs | 12hrs |
July in Rishīkesh is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rishīkesh for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Rishīkesh and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rishīkesh with around 445mm 17.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 399mm | 6.4hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Rishīkesh is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rishīkesh for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Rishīkesh and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rishīkesh with around 399mm 15.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 198mm | 7.7hrs | 13.7hrs |
Rishīkesh's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rishīkesh for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Rishīkesh and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rishīkesh with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Rishīkesh weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 54mm | 9.1hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Rishīkesh and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rishīkesh, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Rishīkesh and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rishīkesh with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Rishīkesh weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 10mm | 8.5hrs | 11.3hrs |
The weather in November in Rishīkesh is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rishīkesh, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Rishīkesh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rishīkesh with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 0 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Rishīkesh weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 30mm | 7.2hrs | 12hrs |
December in Rishīkesh is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rishīkesh, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Rishīkesh and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rishīkesh with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Rishīkesh weather stats
| Hottest month: | June | 35.5°C 95.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 10mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 9.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 18.7°C 65.7°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 445mm 17.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 24.2°C 75.6°F |
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