Het weer in Rishikesh in oktober

Rishikesh in oktober: heet, droog — een geweldige tijd om te gaan.

Bijgewerkt september 2026 · klimaatnormalen uit de ERA5-heranalyse

Rishikesh🇮🇳 India · Himalaya · Trekking74
  1. 86jan
  2. 89feb
  3. 80mrt
  4. 61apr
  5. 48mei
  6. 41jun
  7. 37jul
  8. 43aug
  9. 57sep
  10. 74okt
  11. 83nov
  12. 92dec

#6 van 12 maanden in Rishikesh · #755 van 1413 bestemmingen om te bezoeken in oktober · comfort 74/100 (tier B)

Dagen
29°C
Nachten
17°C
Natte dagen
3
Zon
10.4 h
Luchtvochtigheid
74%
Daglicht
11 h
Rishikesh, India
Foto: Rajesh S Balouria · Pexels

Reizigersnotities over Rishikesh in oktober

Notities uit de buurt: Mussoorie (44 km verderop)

Rishikesh heeft nog geen eigen notities voor oktober — deze gaan over Mussoorie, dichtbij genoeg om hetzelfde seizoen te delen.

Forum posters consistently describe October in Mussoorie as pleasant by day and mildly cold at night, with the first week specifically noted as comfortable during daytime but genuinely cold in the early morning and evening - posters consistently recommend good woolen clothing for these cooler hours regardless of the pleasant midday temperatures. Posters are direct that late October brings no real concern about monsoon rain or flooding, unlike earlier in the rainy season. Posters flag snowfall as reserved for January and February, not October, so visitors shouldn't expect any snow this time of year despite the chilly nights. Posters generally rate October as one of the better months to visit Mussoorie, with easy sightseeing conditions and manageable temperatures throughout the day.
Tripadvisor community · oktober · 5 dagen geleden · over Mussoorie · Lees verder op Tripadvisor ↗

Andere maanden 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.
RishikeshMayRegular · mei · 3 dagen geleden · Lees verder op Tripadvisor ↗
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.
RishikeshSeptemberRegular · september · 3 dagen geleden · Lees verder op Tripadvisor ↗
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.
RishikeshAprilRegular · april · 3 dagen geleden · Lees verder op Tripadvisor ↗
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.
RishikeshJanuaryRegular · januari · 3 dagen geleden · Lees verder op Tripadvisor ↗

Voeg je eigen notitie toe vanaf de kaart van Rishikesh.

Klimaatnormalen Rishikesh — oktober

Middagtemperatuur29°C / 84°F🥵 heet
Minimum ’s nachts17°C / 63°F
Gevoelstemperatuur (max)32°C / 90°F
Neerslag26 mm / 1 in☀️ droog
Regendagen3 dagen
Luchtvochtigheid74%💧 vochtig
Dauwpunt18°C / 64°F
Zon10.4 u/dag
Daglicht11.4 u
Wind9 km/h / 5 mph
Luchtkwaliteit (US AQI)79🙂 matig

Maandgemiddelden uit de ERA5-heranalyse. AQI is de gemiddelde Amerikaanse luchtkwaliteitsindex voor de maand.

Drukte in Rishikesh in oktober

Hoe druk de plek zelf is — school- en massavakanties, de maanden die een redacteur markeerde, en hoe gewild het weer ze maakt. Nooit onderdeel van de comfortscore.

TopdrukteChar Dham yatra season, Diwali, Autumn break (Dussehra / Diwali) in India(geschat)

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Beste maanden voor het weer in Rishikesh

Gerangschikt op de eigen klimaatcomfortscore van deze bestemming door het jaar heen — iets anders dan hoe druk het er wordt (zie Drukte hierboven).

Redelijk weerHet weer in Rishikesh piekt van december tot februari.

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Wat er speelt in Rishikesh in oktober

Terugkerende seizoensevenementen, natuurspektakels, sluitingen en feestdagen — gecureerd en met bron.

  • Regel

    No alcohol or meat in town

    1 jan – 31 decSluitingen

    Rishikesh 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. Bron ↗

  • Regel

    Char Dham registration required

    15 apr – 15 nov · meestalBoek vroegSluitingen

    Uttarakhand 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. Bron ↗

  • Opening

    Char Dham yatra season

    19 apr – 13 novBedevaartseizoenDrukBoek vroeg

    The 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. Bron ↗

  • Opening

    Rafting and camp season reopens

    15 sep – 30 jun · meestalDroog seizoen

    The 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. Bron ↗

  • Feestdag

    Diwali

    15 okt – 15 nov · meestalDrukBoek vroegSluitingen

    Diwali 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. Bron ↗

Wat er in oktober wereldwijd speelt →

Vlakbij, en er is iets te doen

Binnen 300 km van Rishikesh — een dagtrip of een kort ritje — met deze maand iets te doen. Nooit onderdeel van de comfortscore.

Waar ligt Rishikesh?

Kaart laden…

Rishikesh in oktober — veelgestelde vragen

Is oktober een goede tijd om Rishikesh te bezoeken?
Rishikesh in oktober: heet, droog — een geweldige tijd om te gaan. Het staat op plek #6 van 12 maanden voor Rishikesh op de comfortscore van SeasonMap (74/100).
Hoe is het weer in Rishikesh in oktober?
In oktober heeft Rishikesh gemiddeld een dagmaximum van 29°C en een minimum van 17.4°C, met ongeveer 25.6 mm regen over zo’n 3.1 regendagen.
Hoe is de luchtkwaliteit in Rishikesh in oktober?
Rishikesh heeft in oktober een gemiddelde Amerikaanse luchtkwaliteitsindex van ongeveer 79.

Binnen 300 km: Kasol's Clear season after the rain op 15 sep – 15 nov.

Weer in Rishikesh in oktober: 29°C, 3 regendagen, 10 u zon | SeasonMap