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

In October, Gangtok averages 21°C high / 15°C low with about 259 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 26 mm.

Gangtok vs Rishikesh in October

Gangtok and Rishikesh are nearly tied in October — 72 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gangtok is nice, soaked, clean air; Rishikesh is hot, dry.

Gangtok vs Rishikesh — October climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Gangtok	🇮🇳 Rishikesh
Comfort score	72/100 (B)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	22°C	32°C
Avg high / low	21° / 15°	29° / 17°
Rainfall	259 mm	26 mm
Rainy days	23	3
Humidity	84%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	48	79

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

Month by month

Gangtok 🇮🇳 Indianice, soaked, clean air · best November72
Rishikesh 🇮🇳 Indiahot, dry · best December74

Gangtok vs Rishikesh in October — FAQ

Is October better in Gangtok or Rishikesh?: Gangtok and Rishikesh are nearly tied in October — 72 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Gangtok is nice, soaked, clean air; Rishikesh is hot, dry.
What is the weather like in Gangtok vs Rishikesh in October?: In October, Gangtok averages 21°C high / 15°C low with about 259 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 29°C high / 17°C low with about 26 mm.