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Jaipur in December
What December is really like in Jaipur: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
December is one of the best months to visit Jaipur. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.5 hours of daylight. Sunny days and cold nights; Christmas and New Year are the busiest and most expensive weeks of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Jaipur: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with November (28°C (82°F)), December is cooler; by January highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:09
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:36
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
Post-monsoon (October). Dry, warm weather returns with cooler evenings; Dussehra and Diwali preparations light up the bazaars.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Christmas and New Year celebrations at palace hotels
- Winter wedding season (November to February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Museum · Amer
Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
Pair it with Panna Meena ka Kund, a few minutes' walk away, after visiting Amber Fort.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
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
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 9°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Jaipur?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Jaipur?
It is one of the best months to visit Jaipur. Sunny days and cold nights; Christmas and New Year are the busiest and most expensive weeks of the year.
+How warm is Jaipur in December?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jaipur in December?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.