Best Time to Visit Rishīkesh: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Rishīkesh: November, October, December.
- Best months for Rishīkesh: November, October, December.
- Peak season is June, May, July. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, March, April, October, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, August, September.
- The least pleasant month is June (score 5.6).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C | 6°C | 43 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.9 |
| February | 22°C | 8°C | 57 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| March | 27°C | 12°C | 40 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| April | 33°C | 17°C | 27 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.4 |
| May | 35°C | 21°C | 34 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.3 |
| June | 34°C | 24°C | 123 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.6 |
| July | 30°C | 24°C | 358 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.7 |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 335 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.9 |
| September | 29°C | 22°C | 153 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.3 |
| October | 28°C | 16°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.8 |
| November | 24°C | 10°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| December | 20°C | 7°C | 16 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rishīkesh?
The best months are November, October, December.
When is the rainy season in Rishīkesh?
The wettest months are July, August, September.