Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Rishīkesh with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Rishīkesh in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Rishīkesh with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 19°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 35°C, with nights close to 20°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Rishīkesh will be around 36°C, with nights close to 21°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 69 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 32% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Rishīkesh. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Rishīkesh in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
36°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
69 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Rishīkesh?
May is a great month to be in Rishīkesh for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
The hurricane season in Rishīkesh runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Rishīkesh in May
With 45°C, Rishīkesh hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 13°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Rishīkesh
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Rishīkesh, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Rishīkesh
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Rishīkesh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Rishīkesh.
Daily UV Index in May in Rishīkesh
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Rishīkesh, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Rishīkesh Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Rishīkesh, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Rishīkesh Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Rishīkesh, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Rishīkesh
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