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

In January, Manali averages 30°C high / 22°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 48 mm.

Manali vs Rishikesh in January

Rishikesh is the better pick in January — 86 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rishikesh is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Manali is hot, dry, muggy air.

Manali vs Rishikesh — January climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Manali	🇮🇳 Rishikesh
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	33°C	19°C
Avg high / low	30° / 22°	20° / 7°
Rainfall	30 mm	48 mm
Rainy days	5	5
Humidity	76%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	97	113

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

Month by month

Manali vs Rishikesh in January — FAQ

Is January better in Manali or Rishikesh?: Rishikesh is the better pick in January — 86 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rishikesh is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Manali is hot, dry, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Manali vs Rishikesh in January?: In January, Manali averages 30°C high / 22°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 48 mm.