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°C99°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Rishikesh
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon, Savan crowds), May–Jun (heat).
Weather in May
- RishikeshHighs around 37 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 99 °F, lows around 72 °F, 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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Hottest month on the plains; only the Himalaya and Ladakh (opening late May) work.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen