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

In May, Pokhara averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 410 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 35°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm.

Pokhara vs Rishikesh in May

Pokhara is the better pick in May — 61 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pokhara is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Rishikesh is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.

Pokhara vs Rishikesh — May climate, side by side

	🇳🇵 Pokhara	🇮🇳 Rishikesh
Comfort score	61/100 (C)	48/100 (F)
Feels-like high	29°C	38°C
Avg high / low	25° / 16°	35° / 21°
Rainfall	410 mm	53 mm
Rainy days	26	10
Humidity	81%	54%
Air quality (AQI)	83	102

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

Month by month

Pokhara 🇳🇵 Nepalhot, soaked, muggy air · best November61
Rishikesh 🇮🇳 Indiasweltering, a little rain, poor air quality · best December48

Pokhara vs Rishikesh in May — FAQ

Is May better in Pokhara or Rishikesh?: Pokhara is the better pick in May — 61 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pokhara is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Rishikesh is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Pokhara vs Rishikesh in May?: In May, Pokhara averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 410 mm of rain; Rishikesh averages 35°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm.