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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Rishikesh in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Rishikesh are March, April, October and November. In January, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
12°C
Rainfall
11 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Rishikesh is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 12°C with about 11mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Rishikesh in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Rishikesh railway station
Rishikesh railway station, station code RKSH, is a railway terminal station serving the city of Rishikesh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It lies on Northern railway network zo
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station is a railway station serving the city of Rishikesh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It lies in the Northern Railway network zone of Indian R
Beatles Ashram
Beatles Ashram, also known as Chaurasi Kutia, is an ashram close to the north Indian city of Rishikesh in the state of Uttarakhand. It is located on the eastern bank of the Gange
Parmarth Niketan
Parmarth Niketan is an ashram located in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh or Hrishikesh is a municipal corporation and tehsil of the Dehradun district of the Indian state Uttarakhand. It is situated on the right bank of the Ganges river and is
Janaki Setu
Janaki Setu, also known as Janaki Jhula, is a suspension bridge located in Muni Ki Reti, Uttarakhand, India, spanning the Ganges River. It is the third suspension bridge after Ra

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Rishikesh in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Rishikesh?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Rishikesh's best months are generally March, April, October and November.

What is the weather like in Rishikesh in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 12°C. Rainfall averages about 11mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

What should I pack for Rishikesh in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

What is there to do in Rishikesh in January?+

Popular things to do include Rishikesh railway station, Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station, Beatles Ashram and Parmarth Niketan. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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