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

In May, Rishikesh averages 35°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm of rain; Shimla averages 26°C high / 14°C low with about 99 mm.

Rishikesh vs Shimla in May

Shimla is the better pick in May — 87 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shimla is warm, rainy, while Rishikesh is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.

Rishikesh vs Shimla — May climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Rishikesh	🇮🇳 Shimla
Comfort score	48/100 (F)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	38°C	26°C
Avg high / low	35° / 21°	26° / 14°
Rainfall	53 mm	99 mm
Rainy days	10	14
Humidity	54%	58%
Air quality (AQI)	102	78

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

Month by month

Rishikesh 🇮🇳 Indiasweltering, a little rain, poor air quality · best December48
Shimla 🇮🇳 Indiawarm, rainy · best October87

Rishikesh vs Shimla in May — FAQ

Is May better in Rishikesh or Shimla?: Shimla is the better pick in May — 87 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Shimla is warm, rainy, while Rishikesh is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Rishikesh vs Shimla in May?: In May, Rishikesh averages 35°C high / 21°C low with about 53 mm of rain; Shimla averages 26°C high / 14°C low with about 99 mm.