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Best time to visit Jaipur: month by month
Short answer
October to March is best, with sunny days of about 20–33°C and almost no rain. April to June is very hot, around 37–38°C and often above 40°C. The monsoon from July to September brings rain and green landscapes.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20°C | 8°C | 4 | very high |
| Feb | 27°C | 13°C | 0 | high |
| Mar | 33°C | 18°C | 3 | high |
| Apr | 37°C | 23°C | 0 | medium |
| May | 38°C | 25°C | 3 | low |
| Jun | 37°C | 27°C | 7 | low |
| Jul | 33°C | 26°C | 22 | low |
| Aug | 32°C | 25°C | 13 | low |
| Sep | 32°C | 24°C | 15 | medium |
| Oct | 31°C | 20°C | 3 | high |
| Nov | 27°C | 15°C | 1 | very high |
| Dec | 23°C | 10°C | 2 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
March is 33°C and pleasant in the mornings; April and May reach 37–38°C with little rain.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot at 32–37°C with warm nights; the monsoon brings about 22 rainy days in July.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Rain eases after September; October is 31°C and November 27°C with almost no rain.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Sunny days of 20–27°C and cool nights of 8–13°C; peak season.
Events worth planning around
- Jaipur Literature Festival (January).
- Kite Festival, Makar Sankranti (14 January).
- Holi (usually March).
- Teej, the monsoon festival (July or August).
- Diwali (October or November).
When to avoid
April to June is extremely hot for fort visits. Weekends and Indian holidays bring large domestic crowds to the main sights.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Jaipur?
November to February: sunny, 20–27°C by day and cool at night.
Is Jaipur too hot in summer?
April to June is very hot, often above 40°C. Visit forts at opening time.
When is the Kite Festival?
On Makar Sankranti, 14 January, when the skies over the old city fill with kites.