The short answer
When to go to Jaipur
The best months are November to February, with cool, dry weather that suits Amber Fort, City Palace and the old city's markets. April to June is very hot and makes fort visits taxing, while July to August brings the year's heaviest rain. City Palace, Albert Hall and Jal Mahal are level and manageable year-round for older travellers, but Amber and Jaigarh forts should be tackled early, by jeep to the upper gate, with a rest after lunch.
Month by month
Jaipur weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 8°C | 6 mm | Cool, dry, ideal for forts | |
| February | 26°C | 12°C | 10 mm | Pleasant and dry | |
| March | 32°C | 17°C | 4 mm | Warming, still workable | |
| April | 38°C | 23°C | 7 mm | Very hot; fort visits are taxing | |
| May | 41°C | 27°C | 12 mm | Peak heat | |
| June | 40°C | 28°C | 62 mm | Hot, monsoon onset | |
| July | 35°C | 26°C | 191 mm | Heaviest monsoon rain | |
| August | 33°C | 25°C | 203 mm | Still very wet | |
| September | 34°C | 24°C | 80 mm | Rain easing, humid | |
| October | 34°C | 20°C | 19 mm | Warm days, cool evenings | |
| November | 30°C | 14°C | 2 mm | Comfortable and dry | |
| December | 25°C | 10°C | 4 mm | Coolest, driest month |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Jaipur seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry, ideal for forts
- February: Pleasant and dry
- November: Comfortable and dry
- December: Coolest, driest month
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming, still workable
- October: Warm days, cool evenings
Possible, with planning: September
- September: Rain easing, humid
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May, June, July and August
- April: Very hot; fort visits are taxing
- May: Peak heat
- June: Hot, monsoon onset
- July: Heaviest monsoon rain
- August: Still very wet
Useful answers
Best time to visit Jaipur: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Jaipur?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Jaipur, with March and October also good. The best months are November to February, with cool, dry weather that suits Amber Fort, City Palace and the old city's markets. April to June is very hot and makes fort visits taxing, while July to August brings the year's heaviest rain. City Palace, Albert Hall and Jal Mahal are level and manageable year-round for older travellers, but Amber and Jaigarh forts should be tackled early, by jeep to the upper gate, with a rest after lunch.
Which months should I avoid in Jaipur with elderly parents?
April, May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; fort visits are taxing Peak heat
When does it rain most in Jaipur?
August is the wettest month, with about 203 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 41°C.