Season guide · Jaipur · India
Jaipur in the hot season
March–June: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
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. Expect highs up to 40°C (104°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F), with about 9 rainy days across March–June. March is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–June
- Temperatures
- 16°C (61°F) to 40°C (104°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 9
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the hot season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 31°C (88°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 1 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
| April | 37°C (99°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 | 12.8 h | 2/5 |
| May | 40°C (104°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 2 | 13.5 h | 1/5 |
| June | 39°C (102°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 5 | 13.8 h | 1/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 37°C (99°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 9 of the year's roughly 40 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the hot season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Holi (usually March)
- March: Gangaur — women's festival with processions from the City Palace (March or April)
- April: Gangaur (sometimes early April)
Make the most of the weather
Castle · Amer
Jaigarh Fort
Combine it with Amber Fort on the same morning; a road links the two, and Jaigarh is usually far less crowded.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
Palace · Amer Road
Jal Mahal
This five-storey palace appears to float in Man Sagar Lake on the road between the city and Amber; when the lake is full, the lower floors are under water.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Views
- Architecture
Religious site · Galta hills
Galtaji (Monkey Temple)
Go in the late afternoon and walk up to the Sun Temple for sunset; keep food out of sight because the monkeys snatch it.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Views
- Photo spot
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
Castle · Amer
Amber Fort
Arrive at opening time and walk up the ramp from the lower gate or take a jeep; elephant rides raise serious animal-welfare concerns and are best skipped.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
Day trips in the hot season
- 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.
- Abhaneri (Chand Baori) (About 1.5–2 hours by road) — Chand Baori is a vast 9th-century stepwell with around 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect triangles descending 13 storeys.
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 hot season a good time to visit Jaipur?
Yes: March is among the best months. 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.
+What is the weather like in Jaipur in the hot season?
Highs of up to 40°C (104°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F), with about 9 rainy days over the season.