When to go · Rishikesh
Rishikesh in February
Great month. Inside Rishikesh's best window: Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- India overall
- Prices
- High
- India overall
Verdict
Inside Rishikesh's best window: Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov.
Is another month better than February?
No other month rates higher than February for Rishikesh in this guide.
Weather in February
- RishikeshHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 73 °F (23 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 2 days
- Himalayan hills, India · Shimla, Rishikesh, Darjeeling, Sikkimcool
Landslides close roads in July–August; October–November gives the clearest mountain views.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- High
- Prices · India overall
- High
India overall: The best all-round month: pleasant north, dry south, Rajasthan festivals.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Rishikesh, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Great
Mar: Great
Daytime high
Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Mar: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Feb: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Mar: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 2
Mar: 2
Crowds
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Feb: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Mar: 1
February: Inside Rishikesh's best window: Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov.
March: Inside Rishikesh's best window: Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov.
Rishikesh: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket