February · India
Best time to visit Rishikesh in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rishikesh in February
Average temperature 15°C, 26 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 53% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
8.9/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
- Humidity
- 53%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in Rishikesh scores 8.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 15°C, 26 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rishikesh sits where the Ganges leaves the Himalayan foothills, with ashrams, suspension bridges, and rafting rapids.
February in Rishikesh — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 26 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Rishikesh at 8.9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind March at 9.4/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rishikesh in February?
- In February, Rishikesh averages 15°C, 26 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Rishikesh?
- February earns a 8.9/10 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 February?
- Expect about 26 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 53% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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