What is the weather like in Darjeeling vs Rishikesh in May?

In May, Darjeeling averages 19°C high / 11°C low with about 579 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 35°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm.

Darjeeling vs Rishikesh in May

Darjeeling is the better pick in May — 71 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Darjeeling is nice, soaked, muggy air, while Rishikesh is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.

Darjeeling vs Rishikesh — May climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Darjeeling	🇮🇳 Rishikesh
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	48/100 (F)
Feels-like high	20°C	38°C
Avg high / low	19° / 11°	35° / 21°
Rainfall	579 mm	53 mm
Rainy days	30	10
Humidity	87%	54%
Air quality (AQI)	84	102

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Darjeeling vs Rishikesh in May — FAQ

Is May better in Darjeeling or Rishikesh?: Darjeeling is the better pick in May — 71 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Darjeeling is nice, soaked, muggy air, while Rishikesh is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Darjeeling vs Rishikesh in May?: In May, Darjeeling averages 19°C high / 11°C low with about 579 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 35°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm.