Month guide · Jaipur · India
Jaipur in May
What May 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
May is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 40°C (104°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. The hottest month, with afternoon temperatures often above 40°C and dust storms; only early mornings are comfortable outdoors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 40°C (104°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in May
May is the warmest month in Jaipur: days average 40°C (104°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with April (37°C (99°F)), May is warmer; by June highs stay near 39°C (102°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:39
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 19:07
- Daylight
- About 13.5 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, May rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes May one of the better-value months to book.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Jaipur, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Museum · Ram Niwas Garden
Albert Hall Museum
Visit in the afternoon heat for air and shade, then stay to see the façade lit up at dusk.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- History
- Art
- Kids
- Architecture
- After dark
Gallery · JLN Marg
Jawahar Kala Kendra
Architect Charles Correa based this arts centre, opened in 1991, on the nine-square plan of the old city, with each block dedicated to a planet.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Free
- Off the beaten path
Experience · MI Road
Raj Mandir Cinema
Buy tickets a few hours ahead for evening shows at weekends, and choose the upper-tier seats for the best view of the auditorium.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- After dark
- Kids
- Architecture
Museum · Amer
Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
A restored haveli in Amer village houses this small museum devoted to Rajasthan's block-printing tradition.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 40°C, lows near 26°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Jaipur?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Jaipur in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Jaipur?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The hottest month, with afternoon temperatures often above 40°C and dust storms; only early mornings are comfortable outdoors.
+How warm is Jaipur in May?
Average highs are around 40°C (104°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jaipur in May?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.