Rishikesh weather by month & best time to visit

Your holiday weather, at a glance

73

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – February

Air temperature28°CNight 16°All months

Sea temperature–no sea nearby

Sunshine8hrs / dayof 11.5 h daylightAll months Rainy days2days / month15 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 20°
Midday, 13:00: about 28°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
Evening, 20:00: about 22°
Night, 23:00: about 20°

06:1817:47

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour: Morning 06:03–06:50 · evening 17:15–18:02
Blue hour: Morning 05:54–06:03 · evening 18:02–18:11

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

What is the weather like in Rishikesh in October?

In October, Rishikesh is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Rishikesh.

More details for October

Daylight: 11 h 29 min06:18 – 17:47
UV index: 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 10 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 11 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 5 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone: UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 50 %53 %
Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.

What to pack in October

Sunscreen
Sunglasses & sun hat
Light, breathable clothes

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Rishikesh

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberSunshine 7.9 hDaylight 11.5 hShare of daylight 69 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.9 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Rishikesh, 69 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Rishikesh

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October: 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin: about 20 min
Fair skin: about 25 min
Light brown skin: about 35 min
Olive skin: about 45 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Rain

Rain in Rishikesh: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberRainy days 2Rainfall 15 mm

In October, Rishikesh has about 2 rainy days with 15 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Rishikesh

How breezy and how cloudy Rishikesh is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

OctoberWind 9 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Rishikesh typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

OctoberCloud cover 11 %Sunshine 7.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 11 % of the sky over Rishikesh: mostly clear, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Rishikesh

How often the day gets hot in Rishikesh (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Heat calendar

pleasant
some hot or muggy days
often muggy
often hot
hot and muggy

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 5Day high 28 °C

In October, Rishikesh has about 5 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

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Nights and sleep in Rishikesh

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

Cold 0–8°
Cool 8–15°
Pleasant 15–20°
Warm 20–24°
Hot 24° and more
muggy month (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 10 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (6°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to January, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 133 days a year, mostly from June to October.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 28°Night 16°

DayNight

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	93	19°	6°	6.8 h	4	41
FebruaryFeb	92	22°	9°	7.3 h	5	50
MarchMar	79	28°	12°	8.2 h	4	36
AprilApr	49	34°	18°	8.8 h	4	21
MayMay	46	36°	22°	9.2 h	6	28
JuneJun	33	35°	24°	7.6 h	10	96
JulyJul	17	31°	25°	4.8 h	24	293
AugustAug	21	30°	24°	4.7 h	23	255
SeptemberSep	40	30°	22°	6.0 h	12	119
OctoberOct	73	28°	16°	7.9 h	2	15
NovemberNov	97	25°	11°	8.1 h	1	3
DecemberDec	95	20°	7°	7.4 h	2	17

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

30.11° N, 78.29° E · 361 m · Asia/Kolkata

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Rishikesh

The best time to visit Rishikesh is from November to February. Hiking and mountain trips are best from November to February, when the trails are largely free of snow. From April to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 293 mm.

Rishikesh through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Rishikesh in spring

Mar – May

58

Fair

28–36 °C by day
9 h of sun a day
15 rainy days in all

Rishikesh in summer

Jun – Aug

24

Poor

30–35 °C by day
6 h of sun a day
57 rainy days in all

Rishikesh in autumn

Sep – Nov

70

Good

25–30 °C by day
7 h of sun a day
15 rainy days in all

Rishikesh in winter

Dec – Feb

93

Excellent

19–22 °C by day
7 h of sun a day
11 rainy days in all

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Preferred daytime temperature 20 °C

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: December – February

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Rishikesh

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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November has the better holiday weather in Rishikesh: score 97 against 73. In November, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. November has one rainy day fewer.

October vs. November, Rishikesh
Month	October	November
Weather score	73	97better
Day high	28°	25°
Night low	16°	11°
Sunshine	7.9 h	8.1 h
Rainy days	2	1better
Rainfall	15 mm	3 mmbetter
Muggy days	10	0better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Hiking & mountain trips

Nov – Feb

13–27 °C in the village, little snow

Peak heat

Apr – Jun

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jul – Aug

18 or more rainy days, often short showers and storms

Rishikesh month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

93January19° · 7 h

In January, Rishikesh is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 41 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh in January

92February22° · 7 h

In February, Rishikesh is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh in February

79March28° · 8 h

In March, Rishikesh is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 36 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh in March

49April34° · 9 h

In April, Rishikesh is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh in April

46May36° · 9 h

In May, Rishikesh is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh in May

33June35° · 8 h

In June, Rishikesh is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 96 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh in June

17July31° · 5 h

In July, Rishikesh is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 293 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh in July

21August30° · 5 h

In August, Rishikesh is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 255 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh in August

40September30° · 6 h

In September, Rishikesh is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 119 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh in September

73October28° · 8 h

In October, Rishikesh is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh in October

97November25° · 8 h

In November, Rishikesh is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh in November

95December20° · 7 h

In December, Rishikesh is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Rishikesh.

Rishikesh in December

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Rishikesh vs. Dehradun

In October Dehradun has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs. 73). During the day Dehradun is 2 °C cooler than Rishikesh.

Rishikesh vs. Dehradun, in October
in October	Rishikesh	Dehradun
Holiday score	73	90
Daytime high	28°	26°
Sunshine	8 h	8 h
Rainy days	2	4
Best time	Nov – Feb	Oct – Mar

Through the year

OctoberRishikesh 28°Dehradun 26°

RishikeshDehradun

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Ranking

India in October: the best places

In October, Rishikesh ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

Dehradun26°95
2Dharamshala21°91
3Nainital19°88
4Mussoorie20°86
5Chandigarh30°79
6Hastinapur30°76
7Meerut31°75
8Bareilly30°75
9RishikeshThis page28°73

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Planning a trip to Rishikesh

Weather for your travel dates

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Rishikesh in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Rishikesh has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 20).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
58
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
May half-term
May – Jun
43
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
20
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
October half-term
Oct
73
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
94
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight: about 8 h 35 min
Distance: 6,690 km
Time zone: UTC+5:30
Jet lag: About 5 days (5 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Rishikesh

When is the best time to visit Rishikesh?

The best time to visit Rishikesh is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Rishikesh?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.

When does it rain most in Rishikesh?

Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 293 mm. The driest month is November with 3 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Rishikesh get?

Rishikesh gets around 2,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.2 hours a day; in August there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Rishikesh in?

Rishikesh uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Rishikesh?

A nonstop flight from London to Rishikesh takes about 8 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,690 km.

Which school holidays are best for Rishikesh?

Rishikesh has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 20). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 58, May half-term 43, Summer holidays 20, October half-term 73, Christmas holidays 94.

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