Season guide · Jaipur · India
Jaipur in the cool season
November–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sharvarism, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Sunny days in the low to mid-20s and cold nights; peak season for festivals, weddings and palace hotels, so book ahead. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 3 rainy days across November–February. November–February are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- November–February
- Temperatures
- 8°C (46°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 3
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in the cool season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 1 | 10.6 h | 5/5 |
| February | 25°C (77°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 1 | 11.2 h | 4/5 |
| November | 28°C (82°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0 | 10.8 h | 5/5 |
| December | 24°C (75°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 1 | 10.5 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 25°C (77°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 3 of the year's roughly 40 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in the cool season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- January: Makar Sankranti kite flying across the old city's rooftops (usually 14 January)
- January: Jaipur Literature Festival (usually late January)
- February: Holi — festival of colours (late February or March, by the lunar calendar)
- November: Diwali (some years)
- November: Pushkar Camel Fair (usually late October or November)
- December: Christmas and New Year celebrations at palace hotels
- December: Winter wedding season (November to February)
Make the most of the weather
Castle · Amer
Amber Fort
Begun by Raja Man Singh I in 1592, Amber (Amer) Fort climbs a hillside above Maota Lake in a series of courtyards, halls and gates of honey-coloured sandstone and marble.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
Castle · Aravalli ridge
Nahargarh Fort
Drive up via the Amer road in the late afternoon, explore the Madhavendra Bhawan, then stay on the ramparts for sunset; arrange your return transport in advance.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- History
- Photo spot
- Kids
Castle · Amer
Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh crowns the hill above Amber Fort and was built in 1726 to protect it, with long walls running along the ridge.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
Palace · Amer Road
Jal Mahal
Stop on the way back from Amber in the late afternoon, when the light turns the sandstone gold.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Views
- Architecture
Religious site · Galta hills
Galtaji (Monkey Temple)
About 10 km east of the centre, a pink-sandstone complex of temples and pavilions is built into a narrow gorge, where natural springs fill a series of sacred tanks used for bathing.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Photo spot
Day trips in the cool season
- Ranthambore National Park (About 2–3 hours by train or road) — One of India's best parks for seeing wild tigers, Ranthambore combines dry forest, lakes and a ruined 10th-century fort.
- Pushkar and Ajmer (About 2.5–3 hours by road) — Pushkar is a small holy town of whitewashed ghats around a sacred lake and one of the few temples in India dedicated to Brahma.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the cool season a good time to visit Jaipur?
Yes: November–February are among the best months. Sunny days in the low to mid-20s and cold nights; peak season for festivals, weddings and palace hotels, so book ahead.
+What is the weather like in Jaipur in the cool season?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 3 rainy days over the season.