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Jaipur in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Jaipur. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Heat builds through the month, so plan forts for early morning; Holi celebrations are exuberant in the old city.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Jaipur: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with February (25°C (77°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 37°C (99°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:37
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:36
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Cool season (November–February). Sunny days in the low to mid-20s and cold nights; peak season for festivals, weddings and palace hotels, so book ahead.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- Holi (usually March)
- Gangaur — women's festival with processions from the City Palace (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Amer
Panna Meena ka Kund
Visit right after Amber Fort in the morning, when the steps cast sharp shadows; respect any staff instructions about where you may stand.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
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Religious site · Moti Dungri
Birla Mandir
This white-marble Hindu temple, dedicated to Lakshmi and Narayan and completed in 1988, sits below the small Moti Dungri hill.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
Religious site · Pink City (Old City)
Govind Dev Ji Temple
Time your visit for one of the darshan sessions and stand at the back of the hall; keep phones away during worship.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
Market · Pink City (Old City)
Johari, Bapu and Tripolia bazaars
The old city's covered arcades are still organised by trade.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 16°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Jaipur?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Jaipur?
It is one of the best months to visit Jaipur. Heat builds through the month, so plan forts for early morning; Holi celebrations are exuberant in the old city.
+How warm is Jaipur in March?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jaipur in March?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.