Rishikesh weather in December
December in Rishikesh: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Rishikesh · #43 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Rishikesh climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 22 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 86 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rishikesh in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Rishikesh?
- December in Rishikesh: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Rishikesh on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Rishikesh in December?
- In December, Rishikesh averages a daily high of 21°C and a low of 7.9°C, with about 21.9 mm of rain over roughly 1.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rishikesh in December?
- Rishikesh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 86 in December.