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 high34°C / 93°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low20°C / 69°F
Feels like (high)37°C / 99°F
Rainfall66 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity57%🍃 comfortable
Dew point18°C / 64°F
Sunshine12.1 h/day
Daylight13.7 h
Wind12 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.

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