Rishikesh weather in October
October in Rishikesh: hot, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Rishikesh · #325 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Rishikesh climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 42 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 79 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rishikesh in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Rishikesh?
- October in Rishikesh: hot, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Rishikesh on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Rishikesh in October?
- In October, Rishikesh averages a daily high of 28.8°C and a low of 17.2°C, with about 42.1 mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rishikesh in October?
- Rishikesh has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 79 in October.