Rishikesh weather in May
In May, Rishikesh sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 34 mm of rain across 8.4 wet days and about 13.5 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 70% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 12 min at the start of May to 13 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Rishikesh's 4th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rishikesh's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 34 mm
- 8.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 30 min
- 5:28 AM – 6:58 PM
- Cloud cover
- 31%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.8
- out of 10
Rishikesh is city in Uttarakhand, India.
- Air quality
- Very high
- PM10 137 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 125/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical May day in Rishikesh reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 38°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 3°C warmer than April and about 1°C warmer than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 20 |
| 2 | 34 | 20 |
| 3 | 35 | 20 |
| 4 | 35 | 20 |
| 5 | 35 | 21 |
| 6 | 35 | 21 |
| 7 | 35 | 21 |
| 8 | 35 | 21 |
| 9 | 35 | 21 |
| 10 | 35 | 21 |
| 11 | 35 | 21 |
| 12 | 35 | 21 |
| 13 | 35 | 21 |
| 14 | 35 | 21 |
| 15 | 35 | 22 |
| 16 | 35 | 22 |
| 17 | 35 | 22 |
| 18 | 35 | 22 |
| 19 | 35 | 22 |
| 20 | 35 | 22 |
| 21 | 35 | 22 |
| 22 | 35 | 22 |
| 23 | 35 | 22 |
| 24 | 35 | 22 |
| 25 | 35 | 22 |
| 26 | 35 | 22 |
| 27 | 35 | 23 |
| 28 | 35 | 23 |
| 29 | 35 | 23 |
| 30 | 35 | 23 |
| 31 | 35 | 23 |
How May really feels in Rishikesh
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Rishikesh weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18° / 6° | 42 | 4.5 | 10.3 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 22° / 9° | 56 | 5.7 | 10.9 | 7.6 |
| Mar | 27° / 13° | 41 | 5.5 | 11.8 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 32° / 18° | 27 | 5.5 | 12.7 | 4.4 |
| May | 35° / 22° | 34 | 8.4 | 13.5 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 34° / 24° | 122 | 14.5 | 13.9 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 31° / 25° | 356 | 28.1 | 13.7 | 2.8 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 337 | 27.6 | 13.1 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 155 | 17 | 12.2 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 28° / 16° | 13 | 2.6 | 11.3 | 7.9 |
| Nov | 24° / 11° | 4 | 0.8 | 10.5 | 9.2 |
| Dec | 20° / 7° | 16 | 1.8 | 10.1 | 8.2 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 70% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 11%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 |
| Cloudier (%) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 13 |
| 2 | 87 | 13 |
| 3 | 87 | 13 |
| 4 | 87 | 13 |
| 5 | 88 | 12 |
| 6 | 88 | 12 |
| 7 | 88 | 12 |
| 8 | 88 | 12 |
| 9 | 89 | 11 |
| 10 | 89 | 11 |
| 11 | 89 | 11 |
| 12 | 89 | 11 |
| 13 | 89 | 11 |
| 14 | 89 | 11 |
| 15 | 89 | 11 |
| 16 | 89 | 11 |
| 17 | 89 | 11 |
| 18 | 90 | 10 |
| 19 | 90 | 10 |
| 20 | 91 | 9 |
| 21 | 91 | 9 |
| 22 | 91 | 9 |
| 23 | 91 | 9 |
| 24 | 89 | 11 |
| 25 | 89 | 11 |
| 26 | 90 | 10 |
| 27 | 90 | 10 |
| 28 | 90 | 10 |
| 29 | 90 | 10 |
| 30 | 89 | 11 |
| 31 | 89 | 11 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Rishikesh gets around 34 mm of rain over 8.4 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 26% and peaks near 32% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 25 |
| 4 | 25 |
| 5 | 25 |
| 6 | 26 |
| 7 | 26 |
| 8 | 26 |
| 9 | 26 |
| 10 | 25 |
| 11 | 25 |
| 12 | 25 |
| 13 | 25 |
| 14 | 24 |
| 15 | 24 |
| 16 | 25 |
| 17 | 25 |
| 18 | 25 |
| 19 | 25 |
| 20 | 26 |
| 21 | 26 |
| 22 | 27 |
| 23 | 27 |
| 24 | 28 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 26 | 29 |
| 27 | 29 |
| 28 | 30 |
| 29 | 30 |
| 30 | 31 |
| 31 | 32 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 35% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 20% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 53 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Comfortable (%) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Humid (%) | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Muggy (%) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 26 | 17 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | 51 | 26 | 18 | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | 50 | 26 | 19 | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | 48 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| 5 | 47 | 25 | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| 6 | 45 | 25 | 21 | 8 | 0 |
| 7 | 44 | 25 | 22 | 9 | 0 |
| 8 | 43 | 25 | 22 | 10 | 1 |
| 9 | 41 | 25 | 23 | 11 | 1 |
| 10 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 1 |
| 11 | 39 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 1 |
| 12 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 1 |
| 13 | 37 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 2 |
| 14 | 36 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 2 |
| 15 | 35 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 2 |
| 16 | 34 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 3 |
| 17 | 33 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 3 |
| 18 | 32 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 3 |
| 19 | 32 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 4 |
| 20 | 31 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 4 |
| 21 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 4 |
| 22 | 30 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 4 |
| 23 | 29 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 5 |
| 24 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 5 |
| 25 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 5 |
| 26 | 27 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 6 |
| 27 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 6 |
| 28 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 7 |
| 29 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 28 | 8 |
| 30 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 28 | 9 |
| 31 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 29 | 10 |
Wind in May
Winds average 7 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 12 min at the start of May to 13 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 36 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:40 AM to 5:21 AM, and sunset from 6:49 PM to 7:08 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:21 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:08 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.2 | 5:40 | 6:49 |
| 2 | 13.2 | 5:39 | 6:49 |
| 3 | 13.2 | 5:38 | 6:50 |
| 4 | 13.2 | 5:37 | 6:51 |
| 5 | 13.3 | 5:36 | 6:51 |
| 6 | 13.3 | 5:35 | 6:52 |
| 7 | 13.3 | 5:34 | 6:52 |
| 8 | 13.3 | 5:33 | 6:53 |
| 9 | 13.4 | 5:33 | 6:54 |
| 10 | 13.4 | 5:32 | 6:54 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 5:31 | 6:55 |
| 12 | 13.4 | 5:30 | 6:56 |
| 13 | 13.4 | 5:30 | 6:56 |
| 14 | 13.5 | 5:29 | 6:57 |
| 15 | 13.5 | 5:28 | 6:58 |
| 16 | 13.5 | 5:28 | 6:58 |
| 17 | 13.5 | 5:27 | 6:59 |
| 18 | 13.6 | 5:27 | 7:00 |
| 19 | 13.6 | 5:26 | 7:00 |
| 20 | 13.6 | 5:25 | 7:01 |
| 21 | 13.6 | 5:25 | 7:02 |
| 22 | 13.6 | 5:24 | 7:02 |
| 23 | 13.6 | 5:24 | 7:03 |
| 24 | 13.7 | 5:23 | 7:03 |
| 25 | 13.7 | 5:23 | 7:04 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 5:23 | 7:05 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 5:22 | 7:05 |
| 28 | 13.7 | 5:22 | 7:06 |
| 29 | 13.8 | 5:21 | 7:06 |
| 30 | 13.8 | 5:21 | 7:07 |
| 31 | 13.8 | 5:21 | 7:08 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 7.09 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.65 kWh/m² to a high of 7.09 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 7.09 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Rishikesh
In May, Rishikesh sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Rishikesh's rainy season runs July–August, when most of the year's rain falls.
Rishikesh sees seasonal dust haze (May–June), heaviest in June.
Is May a good time to visit Rishikesh?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Rishikesh. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Rishikesh in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Rishikesh sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 8 days see rain.
UV index in Rishikesh in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Rishikesh peaks around June 16 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 12 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Rishikesh in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Rishikesh is worst in January — around 206 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 2.7× the cleanest month (July, 76 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 206 | 165 | 131 | 114 | 101 | 101 | 76 | 81 | 97 | 138 | 179 | 205 |
| Level | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy | Very unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 206 | Very unhealthy |
| Feb | 165 | Very unhealthy |
| Mar | 131 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 114 | Unhealthy |
| May | 101 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 101 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 76 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 81 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 97 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 138 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 179 | Very unhealthy |
| Dec | 205 | Very unhealthy |
Where is Rishikesh?
Rishikesh sits at 30.1°N, 78.3°E, 361 m above sea level, in India. The nearest listed city is Shimla, 155 km away.
Topography around Rishikesh
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rishikesh.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rishikesh has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 534 m around an average of 417 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,715 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,049 m.
The land around Rishikesh is covered by trees (63%) and artificial surfaces (21%) within 3 km, trees (82%) within 16 km, and trees (66%) and cropland (20%) within 80 km.
India travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 23% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,702
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 76%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.8
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 15.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 484
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Rishikesh (30.1078°, 78.2926°, elevation 361 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).