When to go · Rishikesh
Rishikesh in June
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon, Savan crowds), May–Jun (heat).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon, Savan crowds), May–Jun (heat).
Is another month better than June?
June is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in June
- RishikeshHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 9 days
- Himalayan hills, India · Shimla, Rishikesh, Darjeeling, Sikkimfine
Landslides close roads in July–August; October–November gives the clearest mountain views.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Monsoon arrives in Kerala and moves north; Ladakh and Spiti are the pick.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Rishikesh, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Avoid
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 35 °C (95 °F)95 °F (35 °C)
Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Feb: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 9
Feb: 2 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Low
Feb: High
Prices
Jun: Low
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Feb: 0
June: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon, Savan crowds), May–Jun (heat).
February: 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
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen