Rishikesh weather in January
January in Rishikesh: nice, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Rishikesh · #187 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 79/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Rishikesh climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 19°C / 66°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 74 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 113 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rishikesh in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Rishikesh?
- January in Rishikesh: nice, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Rishikesh on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
- What is the weather like in Rishikesh in January?
- In January, Rishikesh averages a daily high of 19°C and a low of 6.8°C, with about 73.8 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rishikesh in January?
- Rishikesh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 113 in January.