When to go · Rishikesh

Rishikesh in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon, Savan crowds), May–Jun (heat).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 4
Crowds: Low; India overall
Prices: Low; India overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Rishikesh

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon, Savan crowds), May–Jun (heat).

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

RishikeshHighs around 37 °C (99 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 99 °F (37 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 4 days
Himalayan hills, India · Shimla, Rishikesh, Darjeeling, Sikkimbest weather
Landslides close roads in July–August; October–November gives the clearest mountain views.

India overall: Hottest month on the plains; only the Himalaya and Ladakh (opening late May) work.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Rishikesh, side by side.

First month

Second month

May: 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.