When to go · Rishikesh
Rishikesh in September
Great month. Inside Rishikesh's best window: Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
Inside Rishikesh's best window: Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov.
Is another month better than September?
No other month rates higher than September for Rishikesh in this guide.
Weather in September
- RishikeshHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °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: Rain eases in the north late in the month; Rajasthan starts to work again.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Rishikesh, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Sep: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Feb: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 9
Feb: 2 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Low
Feb: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Feb: 0
September: Inside Rishikesh's best window: Feb–Apr and Sep–Nov.
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