IN Rishikesh, India

Rishikesh
Which Season to Choose?

Rishikesh, world capital of yoga — ashrams along the Ganges, white-water rafting and Himalayan foothills a day from Delhi.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 30.09°N 78.27°E
MarchBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
15%Rainy days

When to visit Rishikesh?

🌞 Best time overall
March
🌡️ Optimal temperature
55°F–82°F in March
🌧 Least rain
15% rainy days in March
🌧 Wettest month
August (85%)
📅 Best score
8.9/10

Rishikesh weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌤️ January43°F64°F16%0.0in10.0h7.3/104.9/10
🌤️ February46°F72°F13%0.0in10.0h8.0/104.6/10
☀️ March55°F82°F15%0.0in11.5h8.9/104.5/10
☀️ April63°F93°F10%0.0in12.0h7.5/104.8/10
☀️ May70°F95°F22%0.1in12.2h7.1/104.5/10
🌤️ June75°F95°F37%0.1in12.1h7.0/104.1/10
🌦️ July75°F88°F83%0.4in9.3h6.6/102.4/10
🌦️ August75°F88°F85%0.4in9.3h6.4/102.3/10
🌤️ September72°F86°F53%0.3in11.0h7.4/103.5/10
☀️ October63°F84°F7%0.0in11.0h8.8/104.6/10
🌤️ November54°F75°F3%0.0in9.9h8.5/104.6/10
🌤️ December45°F68°F4%0.0in9.5h7.8/104.9/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 32°F, 16% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

Average 32°F, 68% rainy days, 10.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 28°F, 21% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 20°F, 11% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the activity. For skiing: January (ski score 4.9/10). For hiking/suiner: March (8.9/10, 28°F).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 4.8/10. Cold temperatures (18°F max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In March, temperatures average 28°F. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
August is the wettest month with 85% rainy days.

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