Best Time to Visit Udaipur: Lakes, Weather, Festivals

Quick answer

September to March is the best time to visit Udaipur. The lakes are full after the monsoon, boat rides on Lake Pichola run daily, and days are 24–32 °C. December to February is cool and busy with weddings and honeymooners. Avoid April to June: it is hot and, after a weak monsoon, Pichola can shrink back from the ghats.

Month-by-month at a glance

Jan24°Best
Feb28°Best
Mar33°Good
Apr37°Fair
May39°Avoid
Jun36°Avoid
Jul31°Fair
Aug29°Good
Sep31°Good
Oct32°Best
Nov29°Best
Dec26°Best

BestGoodFairAvoidTemperatures are average daily highs (°C).

Udaipur weather, crowds and what to expect

Monthly weather, crowds and our verdict
Month	High / Low	Rain	Crowds	What to expect
JanuaryBest	24° / 8°	3 mm	high	Cool and sunny; nights near 7–8 °C.
FebruaryBest	28° / 10°	3 mm	high	Peak wedding season; lake-view rooms fill fast.
MarchGood	33° / 15°	3 mm	medium	Warm; royal Holika Dahan at City Palace on Holi eve.
AprilFair	37° / 20°	3 mm	low	Hot; Gangaur and the Mewar Festival on the lake ghats.
MayAvoid	39° / 25°	10 mm	low	Hottest month; lake levels at their lowest.
JuneAvoid	36° / 26°	85 mm	low	Hot and humid until the monsoon breaks.
JulyFair	31° / 24°	230 mm	low	Monsoon; green hills, Sajjangarh in the clouds.
AugustGood	29° / 23°	220 mm	medium	Lakes filling; popular with weekenders from Gujarat.
SeptemberGood	31° / 22°	110 mm	medium	Lakes full; fresh and green, with fewer tourists.
OctoberBest	32° / 18°	15 mm	medium	Clear skies, full lakes; Dussehra.
NovemberBest	29° / 13°	5 mm	high	Diwali lights on the ghats; peak season begins.
DecemberBest	26° / 9°	3 mm	high	Shilpgram Utsav from 21 December; Christmas week very busy.

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

Festivals and events in Udaipur

With Gangaur, early April 2027
Mewar Festival
Women carry Gangaur idols to Gangaur Ghat; boat procession and fireworks on Pichola.
Eve of Holi, around 21 March 2027
Holika Dahan at City Palace
The Mewar royal family lights the Holi fire at Manek Chowk; public access is limited.
21–30 December
Shilpgram Utsav
A ten-day crafts and folk-arts fair at Shilpgram, about 3 km west of Fateh Sagar.
8 November 2026
Diwali
City Palace and the lakeside havelis are lit up.

When is the best time to visit Udaipur?

September to March. Udaipur's appeal rests on its lakes, and they are fullest after the monsoon. From September, Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar are brimming, the Aravalli hills are still green, and temperatures fall into the low 30s. October to February is the classic season, with 24–29 °C days.

Month by month

September–October. Our favourite window for couples: full lakes, fewer crowds than winter and hotel rates noticeably below December's.

November–February. Peak season. Diwali (8 November in 2026) lights up the ghats, and December to February is wedding season. Lakeside palaces are booked for weddings, which can close parts of a hotel and push rates up. Nights drop to 8–10 °C; a light jacket covers it.

March–April. Warming fast. The royal Holika Dahan at City Palace and Gangaur with the Mewar Festival in early April are the highlights.

May–June. Avoid. It reaches 38–40 °C, and in years with a weak monsoon the lake pulls back from the ghats.

July–August. The monsoon is popular with weekenders from Gujarat. Hills are green, Sajjangarh disappears into cloud and streams run along the road to Ranakpur. Boat rides may pause in heavy rain, and some rooftop restaurants close their terraces, so ask before you book a lake-view dinner.

Book the sunset boat on Lake Pichola for a weekday. On Saturdays and in December, the queue at the City Palace jetty can run to an hour.

Plan the rest

Use things to do in Udaipur and where to stay in Udaipur, where a lake-view room is the main cost decision. Udaipur is usually the last stop on a Rajasthan circuit after Jaisalmer and Jodhpur, and Ahmedabad is about five hours away by road if you want to add Gujarat.

Frequently asked questions

When are Udaipur's lakes full?

After a normal monsoon, the lakes fill from August and stay full through winter, so September to February is when Lake Pichola looks its best. In years with weak rain, levels can drop noticeably by April and May, and some ghats lose their waterline. Local news reports lake levels if you want to check before booking a lake-view room.

Is Udaipur good in the monsoon?

Yes, for a short trip. July and August bring green hills, 29–31 °C days, misty views from Sajjangarh and lower hotel rates. Expect humidity and some boat-ride cancellations in heavy rain. It is a popular weekend break from Gujarat, so book Friday and Saturday nights early.

Which month is best for a honeymoon in Udaipur?

October, November and February are the best honeymoon months: comfortable weather, full lakes and clear sunsets. December and January are equally pleasant but in the thick of wedding season, so lake-view rooms cost the most and some palace hotels are taken over by wedding parties. September is the value pick if you don't mind occasional showers.

When is the Mewar Festival?

The Mewar Festival is held with Gangaur, about 18 days after Holi, so it falls in early April in 2027. Women carry decorated Gangaur idols to Gangaur Ghat, there is a boat procession on Lake Pichola and cultural programmes in the evening. Rajasthan Tourism publishes the final programme a few weeks ahead.

How we checked this page

Last reviewed 28 October 2026

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