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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India

Rishikesh in May

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. The best months for Rishikesh are March, April, October and November. In May, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead.
Avg temp
27°C
Rainfall
63 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Rishikesh is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 27°C with about 63mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Rishikesh in May

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 May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Rishikesh?+

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. Rishikesh's best months are generally March, April, October and November.

What is the weather like in Rishikesh in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 27°C. Rainfall averages about 63mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Rishikesh in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Rishikesh in May?+

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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