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Rishikesh in May
The weather in May
In May, Rishikesh averages daytime highs of 36° and night-time lows of 22° — very hot weather by day. Expect around 50 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 15%.
Days are 2.8° warmer than in April on average, and June brings little change.
May scores 40/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Rishikesh. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, November and December instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:24 and sets at 19:04 local time, giving 13 h 39 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 37 minutes over the month.
Why 40/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Rishikesh this month
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Rishikesh in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Rishikesh?
May scores 40/100 for Rishikesh, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 36°C with 8 wet days.
How warm is Rishikesh in May?
Daytime highs average 36°C and night-time lows 22°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Rishikesh in May?
Rishikesh receives about 50 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 8 days.