Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
March, April, October
May, June, July, August, September
Weather
Avg Temp Range
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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Rishikesh due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Rishikesh
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (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).
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