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Jaipur in August
What August is really like in Jaipur: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Humid and green, with low hotel rates; ghewar fills the sweet shops and forts are lush.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in August
August is the 7th-warmest month in Jaipur: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with July (34°C (93°F)), August is cooler; by September highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:59
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:04
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
Hot season (March–June). Temperatures climb from the low 30s in March to over 40°C in May and June, with dust storms; sightseeing is limited to early mornings, but prices fall.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
- Teej (sometimes August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · Malviya Nagar and Jawahar Circle
Patrika Gate
Built in 2016 at the entrance to Jawahar Circle, this gateway has a long arcade whose every pillar and ceiling panel is painted with scenes of Rajasthan's cities, festivals and crafts.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Art
Viewpoint · Pink City (Old City)
Isarlat (Sargasooli)
Look for the small entrance in the lane behind the shops of Tripolia Bazaar; it is far quieter than Hawa Mahal.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Off the beaten path
- History
Historic site · Aravalli ridge
Gaitore cenotaphs
At the foot of the Nahargarh hills, the royal cremation ground holds the carved marble and sandstone chhatris (domed cenotaphs) of Jaipur's maharajas, including Jai Singh II.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Palace · Pink City (Old City)
City Palace
Go early to photograph the Peacock Gate before groups arrive; the separate guided tour of the Chandra Mahal's private rooms costs considerably more and is only worth it for keen interior enthusiasts.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August 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 August a good time to visit Jaipur?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Humid and green, with low hotel rates; ghewar fills the sweet shops and forts are lush.
+How warm is Jaipur in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jaipur in August?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.