The climate of Rishīkesh
The current climate in Rishīkesh features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 20°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Rishīkesh, India.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Rishīkesh receives 2086 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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.
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Climate Table of Rishīkesh
The climate table of Rishīkesh shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Rishīkesh, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Rishīkesh
Yearly Temperature in Rishīkesh
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Rishīkesh, India. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Rishīkesh
Total Yearly Precipitation in Rishīkesh
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Rishīkesh
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Average weather in Rishīkesh by month
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