Rishikesh weather in August
August in Rishikesh: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Rishikesh · #560 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 47/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Rishikesh climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 257 mm / 10.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 28 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 81 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rishikesh in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Rishikesh?
- August in Rishikesh: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Rishikesh on SeasonMap's comfort score (47/100).
- What is the weather like in Rishikesh in August?
- In August, Rishikesh averages a daily high of 30.7°C and a low of 24.8°C, with about 256.8 mm of rain over roughly 28 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rishikesh in August?
- Rishikesh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 81 in August.