Season guide · Jaipur · India
Jaipur in the post-monsoon
October: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chainwit., CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Dry, warm weather returns with cooler evenings; Dussehra and Diwali preparations light up the bazaars. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 1 rainy days across October. October is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- October
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 1
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the post-monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 33°C (91°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 | 11.5 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 1 of the year's roughly 40 rainy days fall in these 1 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the post-monsoon
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Dussehra (October in most years)
- October: Diwali — the bazaars are illuminated (October or November)
Make the most of the weather
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
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
Day trips in the post-monsoon
- Bhangarh Fort (About 2 hours by road) — The ruined 17th-century town of Bhangarh, with its bazaar street, temples and palace on the edge of Sariska's hills, is famous across India as a 'haunted' fort.
- Sambhar Salt Lake (About 2 hours by road) — India's largest inland salt lake is a flat, shimmering landscape of salt pans and narrow-gauge salt railways.
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 post-monsoon a good time to visit Jaipur?
Yes: October is among the best months. Dry, warm weather returns with cooler evenings; Dussehra and Diwali preparations light up the bazaars.
+What is the weather like in Jaipur in the post-monsoon?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 1 rainy days over the season.