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Backpacking Potential

99/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

March, April, October

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May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

11°C – 26°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Rishikesh?

The best time to visit Rishikesh for backpacking is March, April, October, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Rishikesh

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
75Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°31
February
92Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°45
March
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°28
April
97Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°27
May
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°40
June
82Excellent
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°142
July
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
25°273
August
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
25°250
September
74Good
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
23°144
October
94Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
21°21
November
94Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°9
December
90Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°10

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Rishikesh

When is the best time to visit Rishikesh for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Rishikesh for backpacking is typically in March, April, October, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Rishikesh?

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Rainy season typically: July–August. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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