When to go · Rishikesh

Rishikesh in August

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

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 16
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).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

RishikeshHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 16 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 16 days
Himalayan hills, India · Shimla, Rishikesh, Darjeeling, Sikkimrainy
Landslides close roads in July–August; October–November gives the clearest mountain views.

India overall: Same as July; Ladakh peak; Independence Day closures in Delhi on the 15th.

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

First month

Second month

August: 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.