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

In January, Pokhara averages 15°C high / 5°C low with about 137 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 48 mm.

Pokhara vs Rishikesh in January

Rishikesh is the better pick in January — 86 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rishikesh is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Pokhara is cool, rainy, muggy air.

Pokhara vs Rishikesh — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇵 Pokhara	🇮🇳 Rishikesh
Comfort score	78/100 (B)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	14°C	19°C
Avg high / low	15° / 5°	20° / 7°
Rainfall	137 mm	48 mm
Rainy days	16	5
Humidity	76%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	74	113

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

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Pokhara vs Rishikesh in January — FAQ

Is January better in Pokhara or Rishikesh?: Rishikesh is the better pick in January — 86 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rishikesh is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Pokhara is cool, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Pokhara vs Rishikesh in January?: In January, Pokhara averages 15°C high / 5°C low with about 137 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 20°C high / 7°C low with about 48 mm.