December · India
Best time to visit Rishikesh in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rishikesh in December
Average temperature 15°C, 12 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.4/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Rishikesh scores 8.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 12 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rishikesh sits where the Ganges leaves the Himalayan foothills, with ashrams, suspension bridges, and rafting rapids.
December holds up well in Rishikesh — 5th best month
December averages 15°C (58°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 12 mm for the month, with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.4/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rishikesh in December?
- In December, Rishikesh averages 15°C, 12 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Rishikesh?
- December earns a 8.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rishikesh in December?
- Expect about 12 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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