Best Time to Visit Jaipur: Month-by-Month Weather

Quick answer

Visit Jaipur from October to March, when days are 22–33 °C and nights are cool enough for rooftop dinners. November to February is peak season, with the Jaipur Literature Festival in January and kites on Makar Sankranti. Avoid May and June, when afternoons pass 40 °C. The monsoon, July to September, is green and quiet, and good value if you can handle humidity.

Month-by-month at a glance

Jan22°Best
Feb25°Best
Mar31°Good
Apr37°Fair
May40°Avoid
Jun39°Avoid
Jul34°Fair
Aug32°Fair
Sep33°Fair
Oct33°Good
Nov29°Best
Dec24°Best

BestGoodFairAvoidTemperatures are average daily highs (°C).

Jaipur weather, crowds and what to expect

Monthly weather, crowds and our verdict
Month	High / Low	Rain	Crowds	What to expect
JanuaryBest	22° / 8°	8 mm	high	Cool, sunny days; kite festival on 14 January and the Literature Festival.
FebruaryBest	25° / 11°	8 mm	high	Peak wedding and tourist season; reach Amber Fort at opening time.
MarchGood	31° / 16°	5 mm	medium	Warm afternoons; Holi; Gangaur preparations begin.
AprilFair	37° / 22°	5 mm	low	Hot; Gangaur procession from City Palace in early April 2027.
MayAvoid	40° / 26°	15 mm	low	Peak heat, often 43 °C or more.
JuneAvoid	39° / 27°	60 mm	low	Hot until pre-monsoon showers late in the month.
JulyFair	34° / 26°	190 mm	low	Monsoon greens the Aravallis; Teej and ghewar season.
AugustFair	32° / 25°	200 mm	low	Wettest month; low hotel rates, green views from Nahargarh.
SeptemberFair	33° / 23°	80 mm	low	Rains taper; humid.
OctoberGood	33° / 19°	20 mm	medium	Warm early, pleasant late; Dussehra.
NovemberBest	29° / 13°	5 mm	high	Ideal weather; Diwali lights in the old city bazaars.
DecemberBest	24° / 9°	3 mm	high	Christmas-New Year week is the busiest of the year.

Long-term monthly averages. Individual years vary — check a forecast in the week before you travel.

Festivals and events in Jaipur

Late January (dates announced in autumn)
Jaipur Literature Festival
Five days of talks and music; general entry has historically been free with online registration.
14 January
Makar Sankranti kite festival
Old city rooftops fill with kite fliers from morning; sky lanterns at night.
8 November 2026
Diwali
Johari, Bapu and Chandpole bazaars are lit up and judged for their lighting.
About 18 days after Holi (early April 2027)
Gangaur
A procession leaves City Palace and winds through Tripolia Bazaar.
July–August
Teej
The Teej procession, swings in gardens and fresh ghewar in every sweet shop.

When is the best time to visit Jaipur?

October to March. Days settle at 22–30 °C, the climb up to Amber Fort and Nahargarh is comfortable, and evenings are cool enough for the rooftop restaurants facing Hawa Mahal. November to February is peak season, so start early at Amber Fort to stay ahead of the tour groups.

Month by month

October–November. October starts warm and ends pleasant. Diwali, on 8 November in 2026, is the best night of the year to walk the old city, when the bazaars are lit up and compete for the best lighting.

December–February. Peak season. Nights fall to 7–9 °C, so carry a jacket for the evening show at Amber and dinners at Chokhi Dhani. The Jaipur Literature Festival takes over the city in late January, and on Makar Sankranti (14 January) the rooftops of the Pink City fill with kites.

March–April. Holi in March, then Gangaur in early April 2027, when a procession leaves City Palace through Tripolia Bazaar. By April, 37 °C afternoons make the forts hard work after 11 am.

May–June. Avoid. Temperatures pass 42 °C and stone ramparts radiate heat into the evening.

July–September. The Aravallis turn green, Nahargarh and Jaigarh look their best, and hotel rates often fall by a third or more. Teej, in July or August, is when ghewar is freshest. Short, heavy showers can disrupt plans for an hour or two.

For Amber Fort, be at the gate when it opens at 8 am. By 10:30 am in season, the ramps are full of tour groups.

Plan the rest

See things to do in Jaipur, the Jaipur food guide and where to stay in Jaipur. Jaipur fits into a wider Rajasthan trip or the Golden Triangle with Delhi and Agra.

Frequently asked questions

Which month is best for Jaipur?

November and February are the best single months. Both have 25–29 °C days, cool nights and clear skies, without the Christmas-New Year rush. January is equally pleasant but busy with the Literature Festival and kite flying. If budget matters, late October and early March give similar weather at lower hotel rates.

Is Jaipur too hot in April?

April is manageable only with early starts. Afternoons reach 36–38 °C, so visit Amber Fort and City Palace between 8 am and 11 am, rest in the afternoon, and go out again after 5 pm for the sunset at Nahargarh and the bazaars. From May the heat is severe enough that most travellers should postpone.

Is the monsoon a good time to visit Jaipur?

It can be, especially for repeat visitors and couples on a budget. July to September brings green hills, dramatic skies over Jal Mahal and lower hotel rates. Rain usually comes in short, heavy bursts rather than all day. Downsides are humidity, occasional waterlogging in the old city and slippery fort ramps.

When is the Jaipur kite festival?

Kite flying peaks on Makar Sankranti, 14 January each year, with old city rooftops full from morning till dusk and sky lanterns released at night. Book a rooftop haveli or café in the walled city for the best view, and watch out for sharp, coated kite string on two-wheelers.

How we checked this page

Last reviewed 28 October 2026

Written and fact-checked by the Elitech Travels editorial desk in New Delhi, drawing on our consultants' day-to-day booking work and the official sources below. Rules, fares and fees change — always confirm anything critical with the issuing authority before you travel. Our editorial policy.