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Jaipur in October
What October is really like in Jaipur: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sanyam Bahga, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Jaipur. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Dry and warm with cooler evenings; bazaars fill with lights and shoppers in the run-up to Diwali.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Jaipur: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with September (33°C (91°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:26
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:58
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
Monsoon (July–September). Bursts of heavy rain, high humidity and green hills; hotel rates are at their lowest and the Teej festival brings processions.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Dussehra (October in most years)
- Diwali — the bazaars are illuminated (October or November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Pink City (Old City)
Jantar Mantar
Jai Singh II, an accomplished astronomer, built this observatory between 1728 and 1734.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Castle · Aravalli ridge
Nahargarh Fort
Drive up via the Amer road in the late afternoon, explore the Madhavendra Bhawan, then stay on the ramparts for sunset; arrange your return transport in advance.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- History
- Photo spot
- Kids
Castle · Amer
Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh crowns the hill above Amber Fort and was built in 1726 to protect it, with long walls running along the ridge.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
Palace · Amer Road
Jal Mahal
Stop on the way back from Amber in the late afternoon, when the light turns the sandstone gold.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Views
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 19°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Jaipur?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Jaipur?
It is one of the best months to visit Jaipur. Dry and warm with cooler evenings; bazaars fill with lights and shoppers in the run-up to Diwali.
+How warm is Jaipur in October?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Jaipur in October?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.