January · India
Best time to visit Rishikesh in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rishikesh in January
Average temperature 12°C, 52 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.7/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Rishikesh scores 7.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rishikesh sits where the Ganges leaves the Himalayan foothills, with ashrams, suspension bridges, and rafting rapids.
January in Rishikesh — reliably good (6th best month)
Temperatures hover around 12°C (54°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 52 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, March is materially better in Rishikesh — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rishikesh in January?
- In January, Rishikesh averages 12°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Rishikesh?
- January earns a 7.7/10 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 January?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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