Gilgit vs Rishikesh: which is better, month by month

Gilgit beats Rishikesh in 7 of 12 months — its lead peaks in May (89 vs 48) — while Rishikesh wins November to March.

Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.

Gilgit vs Rishikesh — all 12 months

MonthGilgitRishikeshWinnerGap
January49Ffreezing, rainy, reliable snow86Anice, a little rain, poor air qualityRishikesh37
February58Dfreezing, rainy, poor air quality89Anice, a little rainRishikesh31
March69Ccold, rainy, reliable snow80Awarm, a little rainRishikesh11
April77Bcool, rainy, poor air quality61Csweltering, dryGilgit16
May89Anice, rainy, reliable snow48Fsweltering, a little rain, poor air qualityGilgit41
June78Bhot, rainy41Fsweltering, rainyGilgit37
July62Csweltering, rainy37Fsweltering, soaked, muggy airGilgit25
August65Csweltering, rainy43Fsweltering, soaked, muggy airGilgit22
September80Ahot, rainy57Dsweltering, soaked, muggy airGilgit23
October87Anice, rainy, clean air74Bhot, dryGilgit13
November72Bcold, a little rain, clean air83Awarm, dryRishikesh11
December56Dfreezing, a little rain, reliable snow92Snice, dry, muggy airRishikesh36

A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is May (89 vs 48). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.

Gilgit

🇵🇰 Pakistan · continental climate

Best month
May 89/100
Months won
7 of 12

Rishikesh

🇮🇳 India · mild climate

Best month
December 92/100
Months won
5 of 12

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