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

In May, Gangtok averages 21°C high / 15°C low with about 333 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 35°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm.

Gangtok vs Rishikesh in May

Gangtok is the better pick in May — 67 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gangtok is nice, soaked, muggy air, while Rishikesh is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.

Gangtok vs Rishikesh — May climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Gangtok	🇮🇳 Rishikesh
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	48/100 (F)
Feels-like high	23°C	38°C
Avg high / low	21° / 15°	35° / 21°
Rainfall	333 mm	53 mm
Rainy days	29	10
Humidity	86%	54%
Air quality (AQI)	74	102

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

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Gangtok vs Rishikesh in May — FAQ

Is May better in Gangtok or Rishikesh?: Gangtok is the better pick in May — 67 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gangtok is nice, soaked, muggy air, while Rishikesh is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Gangtok vs Rishikesh in May?: In May, Gangtok averages 21°C high / 15°C low with about 333 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 35°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm.