What is the weather like in Dharamshala vs Rishikesh in January?

In January, Dharamshala averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 123 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 48 mm.

Dharamshala vs Rishikesh in January

Rishikesh is the better pick in January — 86 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rishikesh is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Dharamshala is cold, rainy, reliable snow.

Dharamshala vs Rishikesh — January climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Dharamshala	🇮🇳 Rishikesh
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	9°C	19°C
Avg high / low	12° / 3°	20° / 7°
Rainfall	123 mm	48 mm
Rainy days	10	5
Humidity	66%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	69	113

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

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Dharamshala vs Rishikesh in January — FAQ

Is January better in Dharamshala or Rishikesh?: Rishikesh is the better pick in January — 86 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rishikesh is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Dharamshala is cold, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in Dharamshala vs Rishikesh in January?: In January, Dharamshala averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 123 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 48 mm.