Rishikesh weather in November
November in Rishikesh: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#4 of 12 months in Rishikesh · #338 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 83/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 25°C
- Nights
- 13°C
- Wet days
- 1
- Sun
- 9.5 h
- Humidity
- 73%
- Daylight
- 11 h

Traveller notes on Rishikesh in November
Notes from nearby Auli (131 km away)
Rishikesh doesn't have its own notes for November yet — these are about Auli, close enough to share the season.
Auli-forum threads and reviews on a November visit describe this as genuinely pre-season, posters calling real accumulation unlikely at this point with skiing not yet available. Regulars call the first week of November clear of any real cover, though snow-laden peaks stay visible from Auli itself throughout the month. Posters call daytime temperatures running around fourteen to fifteen degrees with nights dropping to four or five, layers recommended regardless of a sunny-feeling afternoon. Regulars call the ropeway a genuine highlight this time of year, several posters noting minimal queues compared with the busy winter season once real snow arrives. Posters recommend November specifically for clear mountain views of Nanda Devi and nearby peaks, golden meadows and fresh post-monsoon forests cited repeatedly as the real draw over actual skiing. The record: 9C days feeling like 6C, -1.3C nights, an extraordinarily high 56.2mm across over 8 days and 57 percent humidity.
Other months in Rishikesh
Rishikesh-forum threads on a May visit describe afternoons as genuinely hot and humid, posters naming highs near thirty-six degrees as the reason outdoor activity works better scheduled for early morning or evening. Regulars call rafting and bungee jumping genuinely still running despite the heat, several posters naming Himalayan snowmelt as the reason river levels and rapids stay exciting this time of year. Posters call May genuinely coinciding with Chardham pilgrimage season, several regulars naming real crowds as a factor to plan around regardless of activity choice. Regulars call real hydration and sun protection essential for a May visit, several threads naming this standard advice given how intense midday heat gets. Posters recommend booking rafting or other activities for the cooler parts of the day, several regulars calling this the practical way to enjoy May here. The record: 34.8C days, 21.3C nights, 53mm across over 10 days and 54 percent humidity.
Rishikesh-forum threads on September weather describe the monsoon as generally winding down by mid-month, posters calling occasional showers in the final stretch unlikely to disrupt most tourist activity. Regulars call typical conditions comfortable, daytime readings across the wider Uttarakhand region running roughly twenty to thirty degrees Celsius this month. Posters call river rafting and bungee jumping both real September options once water levels settle from the season's heavier flow. Regulars recommend Neer Garh Waterfall, Vashishta Gufa and Kunjapuri Devi Temple as solid natural and cultural stops beyond the adventure sports. Posters recommend four to five nights as a reasonable September stay, enough time to mix yoga, sightseeing and a rafting trip without rushing. The record: 30.2C days feeling like 33C, 23.2C nights, an extraordinarily high 165mm across nearly 20 days and 78 percent humidity.
Rishikesh-forum threads on mid-April temperatures describe daytime readings as genuinely warm and climbing, posters calling this a comfortable stretch before the harsher pre-monsoon heat of May and June. Regulars call mornings and evenings still pleasant for walking along the Ganges, the riverside considerably cooler than inland parts of town. Posters recommend the Neer Garh waterfall trek or the Kunjapuri sunrise climb this month, both manageable before the day's warmth peaks if started early. Regulars describe river rafting season as in full swing by April, snowmelt from higher in the Himalayas keeping water levels good for the rapids above town. Posters call sun protection and real hydration standing advice given how strong the midday sun runs. Regulars recommend an early morning yoga or river session over an afternoon one, the heat considerably more manageable before noon. The record: 33.4C days feeling like 34C, 17.8C nights, 26.3mm across over 5 days and 47 percent humidity.
Rishikesh-forum threads on January trips describe this as genuinely the coldest stretch of the year, mornings and evenings carrying a real chill that catches visitors off guard given the town's plains-adjacent setting versus hill stations further into the mountains. Posters call daytime conditions pleasant enough for a light jacket, real warm layers standing advice once the sun drops and that cold breeze off the Ganges picks up. Regulars are consistent this remains a genuinely strong month for yoga and meditation retreats, the quieter, cooler atmosphere suiting the core draw well. Posters describe river rafting as technically running through January, though regulars flag cold water and lower river levels as real factors against a warmer trip. Regulars call the second half noticeably milder than the first. Posters recommend packing real warm layers regardless of the daytime forecast. The record: 19.5C days feeling like 19C, 7C nights, a low 77 percent humidity and 9 hours of sun.
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Rishikesh climate normals — November
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rishikesh in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsChar Dham yatra season, Diwali(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Rishikesh's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherRishikesh's weather peaks December–February.
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What's on in Rishikesh in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
No alcohol or meat in town
1 Jan – 31 DecClosuresRishikesh is a pilgrimage town and both are banned inside it, so the cafes are vegetarian and the nearest bar is down in Haridwar or Dehradun. Plan the evenings around chai and the aarti. Source ↗
- Rule
Char Dham registration required
15 Apr – 15 Nov · usuallyBook earlyClosuresUttarakhand caps daily numbers at each shrine and every pilgrim registers online or at a counter first; police turn back vehicles without it. Slots for the first weeks after the doors open go quickly. Source ↗
- Opening
Char Dham yatra season
19 Apr – 13 NovPilgrimage seasonCrowdedBook earlyThe four Himalayan shrines open on dates fixed by the priests in late April and close in the second week of November, and Rishikesh is where the whole pilgrimage staged from. Registration is compulsory and the town is at its busiest in May and June. Source ↗
- Opening
Rafting and camp season reopens
15 Sep – 30 Jun · usuallyDry seasonThe rafting operators reopen once the flow settles in mid-September and run to the end of June. October and November are the clearest months of the season, with the Shivalik ridges sharp from the bridges. Source ↗
- Holiday
Diwali
15 Oct – 15 Nov · usuallyCrowdedBook earlyClosuresDiwali is a public holiday and the biggest festival of the Hindu year: homes and markets are lit, fireworks go on for several nights, many shops close on the day itself, and Indians travel to family or on holiday, so trains, flights and hotels book up early. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Rishikesh — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Rishikesh?
Rishikesh in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Rishikesh?
- November in Rishikesh: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Rishikesh on SeasonMap's comfort score (83/100).
- What is the weather like in Rishikesh in November?
- In November, Rishikesh averages a daily high of 25.2°C and a low of 12.7°C, with about 4.5 mm of rain over roughly 1.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rishikesh in November?
- Rishikesh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 96 in November.
Within 300 km: Kasol's Clear season after the rain on 15 Sep – 15 Nov.