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Rishikesh
Visit in November — score 84/100 · avg high 81°F · 1 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50 | 55° | 75° | 41° | 8 | 32 | 10.3h | High | Average |
| February | 58 | 61° | 82° | 44° | 9 | 38 | 11.0h | High | Average |
| March | 71 | 70° | 94° | 50° | 9 | 37 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| April | 83 | 81° | 104° | 60° | 6 | 23 | 12.7h | High | Average |
| May | 63 | 89° | 110° | 69° | 12 | 50 | 13.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 40 | 90° | 109° | 74° | 30 | 157 | 13.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 47 | 84° | 99° | 74° | 31 | 405 | 13.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 48 | 81° | 90° | 73° | 31 | 365 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 49 | 78° | 89° | 67° | 30 | 196 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 82 | 73° | 87° | 58° | 7 | 26 | 11.3h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 84 | 65° | 81° | 50° | 1 | 5 | 10.5h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 63 | 57° | 76° | 43° | 3 | 11 | 10.1h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 72/100
- High
- 103°F
- Low
- 60°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Rishikesh (March, April, May) brings average highs of 103°F and lows of 60°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 72/100, with April being the strongest month of the season at 83/100.
Summer
- Score
- 45/100
- High
- 99°F
- Low
- 73°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Rishikesh (June, July, August) brings average highs of 99°F and lows of 73°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 45/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 48/100.
Fall
- Score
- 72/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Rain days
- 13/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Rishikesh (September, October, November) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 59°F, with about 13 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 72/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 84/100.
Winter
- Score
- 57/100
- High
- 78°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 7/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Rishikesh (December, January, February) brings average highs of 78°F and lows of 43°F, with about 7 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 57/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 63/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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