What’s the climate like in Rishīkesh?
The current climate of Rishīkesh features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 20°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Rishīkesh in recent years was 48°C in June 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 10°C in February 2022.
On average, Rishīkesh receives 2086 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Rishīkesh runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Rishīkesh?
The best time to visit Rishīkesh for sunny weather is January through May and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Rishīkesh. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Rishīkesh
The climate table of Rishīkesh shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 20 | 22 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 21 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 63 | 54 | 64 | 45 | 69 | 203 | 641 | 619 | 268 | 42 | 5,5 | 12 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in May and June
- Lowest temperature: 20°C in January
- Precipitation: 2086 mm per year, averaging 174 mm per month
- Driest months: 5,5 mm in November, 12 mm in December and 42 mm in October
- Wettest months: 641 mm in July, 619 mm in August and 268 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Rishīkesh
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Rishīkesh, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rishīkesh
This graph shows how much precipitation Rishīkesh, India, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Rishīkesh
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Rishīkesh, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Rishīkesh
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Rishīkesh, India. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rishīkesh
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Rishīkesh, India, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Rishīkesh by Month
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