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Jaipur in February

What February 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

February is one of the best months to visit Jaipur. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.2 hours of daylight. Warm afternoons and pleasant evenings, one of the best months for sightseeing and fort walks.

Key facts

Average high / low
25°C (77°F) / 11°C (52°F)
Rainy days
About 1
Daylight
About 11.2 hours
Crowds
Busy
Hotel prices
High

Weather in February

February is the 10th-warmest month in Jaipur: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 28 days. Compared with January (22°C (72°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).

Sunrise (15 February)
About 07:03
Sunset (15 February)
About 18:19
Daylight
About 11.2 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, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.

Events in February

  • Holi — festival of colours (late February or March, by the lunar calendar)

Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.

What to do in February

Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.

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
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
Photo: Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0

Palace · Pink City (Old City)

Hawa Mahal

The best view of the façade is from the rooftop cafés directly across the road in the early morning, when the sun lights the front; the entrance itself is at the rear of the building.

Time needed
1 hour
Cost
Low cost
  • Iconic
  • Architecture
  • Photo spot
  • History
City Palace, Jaipur
Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0

Palace · Pink City (Old City)

City Palace

The royal palace complex at the centre of the old city mixes Rajput and Mughal styles across a sequence of courtyards.

Time needed
2 hours
Cost
Mid-priced
  • Iconic
  • History
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Rainy day
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Photo: Knowledge Seeker, Public domain

Historic site · Pink City (Old City)

Jantar Mantar

Hire one of the licensed guides at the gate or use the audio guide; without an explanation the instruments look like abstract sculpture.

Time needed
1 hour
Cost
Low cost
  • History
  • Architecture
  • Photo spot

What to pack

For highs near 25°C, lows near 11°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.

Is February a good time to visit Jaipur?

One of the best months to visit Jaipur, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March and October–January. Compare every month.

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Questions travellers ask

+Is February a good time to visit Jaipur?

It is one of the best months to visit Jaipur. Warm afternoons and pleasant evenings, one of the best months for sightseeing and fort walks.

+How warm is Jaipur in February?

Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Jaipur in February?

Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.