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

In January, Gangtok averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 221 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 48 mm.

Gangtok vs Rishikesh in January

Rishikesh is the better pick in January — 86 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rishikesh is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Gangtok is cool, soaked, muggy air.

Gangtok vs Rishikesh — January climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Gangtok	🇮🇳 Rishikesh
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	12°C	19°C
Avg high / low	13° / 6°	20° / 7°
Rainfall	221 mm	48 mm
Rainy days	24	5
Humidity	82%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	80	113

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

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Gangtok vs Rishikesh in January — FAQ

Is January better in Gangtok or Rishikesh?: Rishikesh is the better pick in January — 86 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rishikesh is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Gangtok is cool, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Gangtok vs Rishikesh in January?: In January, Gangtok averages 13°C high / 6°C low with about 221 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 48 mm.