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Jaipur in January
What January is really like in Jaipur: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sharvarism, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Jaipur. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Sunny, crisp days and cold nights near 5–8°C; peak season with the literature festival and winter weddings filling hotels.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Jaipur: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with December (24°C (75°F)), January is cooler; by February highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:17
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:55
- Daylight
- About 10.6 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, January rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Makar Sankranti kite flying across the old city's rooftops (usually 14 January)
- Jaipur Literature Festival (usually late January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Castle · Aravalli ridge
Nahargarh Fort
Built in 1734 on the ridge directly above the old city, Nahargarh is the best place to watch the sun set over Jaipur.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- History
- Photo spot
- Kids
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
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 8°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Jaipur?
One of the best months to visit Jaipur, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are February–March and October–December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Jaipur?
It is one of the best months to visit Jaipur. Sunny, crisp days and cold nights near 5–8°C; peak season with the literature festival and winter weddings filling hotels.
+How warm is Jaipur in January?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jaipur in January?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.