Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
71°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Rishikesh
India · Asia
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
71°F
Lows around 48°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 2 wet days, fewer than in most months.
6%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.5 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableDecember
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 69° and nights feel near 46°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
78%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
3 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 67°F, easing to about 62°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning56°F
Rain3%
Cloud23%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday68°F
Rain3%
Cloud22%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon67°F
Rain4%
Cloud23%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening62°F
Rain3%
Cloud19%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67 | 46 | 1.6 | 5 | 9.3 | 78 |
| Feb | 74 | 51 | 2.1 | 6 | 9.6 | 70 |
| Mar | 84 | 58 | 1.5 | 6 | 11.0 | 60 |
| Apr | 94 | 67 | 1.0 | 5 | 11.8 | 46 |
| May | 97 | 73 | 1.7 | 9 | 12.6 | 50 |
| Jun | 96 | 78 | 5.1 | 15 | 11.8 | 64 |
| Jul | 90 | 79 | 14.3 | 29 | 8.6 | 84 |
| Aug | 89 | 79 | 12.6 | 28 | 8.5 | 86 |
| Sep | 88 | 75 | 5.7 | 18 | 10.1 | 84 |
| Oct | 86 | 64 | 0.8 | 3 | 10.9 | 75 |
| Nov | 79 | 55 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.3 | 74 |
| Dec | 71 | 48 | 0.6 | 2 | 9.5 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology