Plan your trip · Jaipur
Best time to visit Jaipur
The best time to visit Jaipur is from October to March, when days are warm and sunny and nights are cool. This is the main season for sightseeing, festivals and shopping, and it is also when the city is busiest.
From April to June, Jaipur is very hot, with midday temperatures often above 40 °C. The monsoon, from July to September, cools things down a little and turns the hills green, but it is humid and showers come and go. The right time for you depends on whether you want the best weather, lower prices or a particular festival.
❄️ Winter
RecommendedOct – Mar
Warm in October and March, cool and mostly dry from November to February — the comfortable peak season, with crisp mornings and evenings.
Pack: light layers with a jacket or shawl for early mornings and after dark.
Shines now: Nahargarh Fort
Plan a winter day →☀️ Summer
Apr – Jun
Very hot and dry, often 40 °C+ by midday — the off-season on the plains. Best explored at dawn and dusk, resting through the afternoon.
Pack: loose light cottons, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Shines now: Nahargarh Fort
Plan a summer day →🌧️ Monsoon
Jul – Sep
Hot and humid, with patchy rain that is heavier in the east of the state and light in the desert — the lakes fill and the hills turn green in a good year.
Pack: light cottons, sun cover and a compact umbrella for the odd downpour.
Shines now: Kanak Vrindavan Garden, Sisodia Rani ka Bagh
Plan a monsoon day →Best Month to Visit Jaipur
October and November
The heat eases, the air is clear and the hills are still green after the rains. Diwali usually falls in this period, when the bazaars are lit up and markets stay open late.
December and January
These are the coolest and busiest months. Days are pleasant for long walks, but nights and early mornings can be cold, so pack a warm layer. January brings the Jaipur Literature Festival and kite flying over the old city on Makar Sankranti (14 January).
February and March
The weather warms up but is still comfortable, and crowds start to thin. Holi usually falls in March, and Gangaur processions follow around March or April.
April to June
This is the hottest time of year, with midday temperatures often above 40 °C. Hotels are cheaper and monuments are quieter, but plan sightseeing for early morning and evening and rest through the afternoon.
July to September
The monsoon brings humid days, short heavy showers and green hills around Amber and Nahargarh. Teej is celebrated in July or August. Rain rarely lasts all day, but check the forecast before driving out to the forts.
When Is Jaipur Most Crowded?
Jaipur is busiest from November to February, especially around Christmas and New Year, Diwali and the Jaipur Literature Festival in January. Hotels fill early, and Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal have long queues from mid-morning.
For a quieter trip, visit in October or March, travel on weekdays and reach the big monuments when they open.
Questions
Jaipur — FAQ
Is Jaipur too hot to visit in summer?
It can be, with midday temperatures often above 40 °C from April to June. If you go, sightsee from sunrise to late morning and again after about 5 PM, drink plenty of water and rest indoors in the afternoon.
Is it worth visiting Jaipur in the monsoon?
Yes, if you do not mind humidity. From July to September the hills turn green, the lakes fill up and prices are lower. Showers usually come in short bursts, so keep plans flexible.
When is the kite festival in Jaipur?
Kites fill the sky over Jaipur on Makar Sankranti, usually 14 January. The best way to see it is from a rooftop in the old city.
Which month is cheapest to visit Jaipur?
Hotel prices are usually lowest from April to September, during the summer and monsoon. Expect the highest prices from December to January and during big festivals.