When to go · Rishikesh

Rishikesh in July

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

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 17
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).

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

RishikeshHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 17 days
Himalayan hills, India · Shimla, Rishikesh, Darjeeling, Sikkimrainy
Landslides close roads in July–August; October–November gives the clearest mountain views.

India overall: Monsoon everywhere except Ladakh; hill roads close with landslides; green, cheap and wet.

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

First month

Second month

July: 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.