Month guide · Jaipur · India
Jaipur in April
What April is really like in Jaipur: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 37°C (99°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Hot and dry, with afternoons too hot for walking; hotel rates fall and monuments are quieter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 37°C (99°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 3rd-warmest month in Jaipur: days average 37°C (99°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with March (31°C (88°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 40°C (104°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:03
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:51
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
Cool season (November–February). Sunny days in the low to mid-20s and cold nights; peak season for festivals, weddings and palace hotels, so book ahead.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
- Gangaur (sometimes early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · Pink City (Old City)
Johari, Bapu and Tripolia bazaars
The old city's covered arcades are still organised by trade.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Photo spot
Architecture · Malviya Nagar and Jawahar Circle
Patrika Gate
Go just after sunrise for empty corridors; it fits neatly into a trip to or from the airport.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Art
Viewpoint · Pink City (Old City)
Isarlat (Sargasooli)
This slender seven-storey tower rising above Tripolia Bazaar was built in 1749 by Maharaja Ishwari Singh to mark a military victory.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- History
Historic site · Aravalli ridge
Gaitore cenotaphs
Stop here on the drive to Nahargarh or Amber; the morning light is best for the carvings.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 37°C, lows near 22°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Jaipur?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Jaipur in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Jaipur?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Hot and dry, with afternoons too hot for walking; hotel rates fall and monuments are quieter.
+How warm is Jaipur in April?
Average highs are around 37°C (99°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jaipur in April?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.