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

In December, Gangtok averages 15°C high / 8°C low with about 126 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 21 mm.

Gangtok vs Rishikesh in December

Rishikesh is the better pick in December — 92 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rishikesh is nice, dry, muggy air, while Gangtok is cool, rainy, muggy air.

Gangtok vs Rishikesh — December climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Gangtok	🇮🇳 Rishikesh
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	92/100 (S)
Feels-like high	14°C	21°C
Avg high / low	15° / 8°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	126 mm	21 mm
Rainy days	20	2
Humidity	80%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	76	86

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

Month by month

Gangtok 🇮🇳 Indiacool, rainy, muggy air · best November74
Rishikesh 🇮🇳 Indianice, dry, muggy air · best December92

Gangtok vs Rishikesh in December — FAQ

Is December better in Gangtok or Rishikesh?: Rishikesh is the better pick in December — 92 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rishikesh is nice, dry, muggy air, while Gangtok is cool, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Gangtok vs Rishikesh in December?: In December, Gangtok averages 15°C high / 8°C low with about 126 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 21 mm.