Rishikesh weather in May
May in Rishikesh: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Rishikesh · #576 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Rishikesh climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 34°C / 93°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 57% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 102 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rishikesh in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Rishikesh?
- May in Rishikesh: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Rishikesh on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Rishikesh in May?
- In May, Rishikesh averages a daily high of 34°C and a low of 20.4°C, with about 65.5 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rishikesh in May?
- Rishikesh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 102 in May.