What is the weather like in Gangtok vs Rishikesh in August?

In August, Gangtok averages 22°C high / 18°C low with about 993 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 312 mm.

Gangtok vs Rishikesh in August

Gangtok is the better pick in August — 58 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gangtok is warm, soaked, clean air, while Rishikesh is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Gangtok vs Rishikesh — August climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Gangtok	🇮🇳 Rishikesh
Comfort score	58/100 (D)	43/100 (F)
Feels-like high	25°C	37°C
Avg high / low	22° / 18°	30° / 25°
Rainfall	993 mm	312 mm
Rainy days	31	28
Humidity	94%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	37	81

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

Month by month

Gangtok 🇮🇳 Indiawarm, soaked, clean air · best November58
Rishikesh 🇮🇳 Indiasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best December43

Gangtok vs Rishikesh in August — FAQ

Is August better in Gangtok or Rishikesh?: Gangtok is the better pick in August — 58 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gangtok is warm, soaked, clean air, while Rishikesh is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Gangtok vs Rishikesh in August?: In August, Gangtok averages 22°C high / 18°C low with about 993 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 312 mm.