Month guide · Udaipur · India
Udaipur in January
What January is really like in Udaipur: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: tommy, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Udaipur. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 10.8 hours of daylight. Sunny, dry days and chilly nights; one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Udaipur: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with December (26°C (79°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:21
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:07
- Daylight
- About 10.8 hours
Monsoon (July–October). Rains from July to September fill the lakes and green the hills; October dries out and festivals begin.
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 from rooftops (14 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.
Palace · Lal Ghat
City Palace
Arrive at opening to tour the museum before tour groups, and hire the official audio guide to make sense of the maze of rooms.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Rainy day
Experience · Lake Pichola
Lake Pichola boat ride
Boats leave from the City Palace jetty and circle Lake Pichola past the bathing ghats, the white Lake Palace on its island and the façade of the City Palace, usually with a stop at Jag Mandir.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Couples
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Palace · Lake Pichola
Jag Mandir
Stay on the island for a drink or meal at the restaurant and catch a later boat back to see the City Palace lit up.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Couples
- Views
Palace · Lake Pichola
Lake Palace
Built in the 1740s as a royal summer palace on Jag Niwas island, the white marble Lake Palace appears to float on Lake Pichola and now operates as a luxury hotel.
- Time needed
- Viewed from the shore or a boat
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Free
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 8°C and 0 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Udaipur?
One of the best months to visit Udaipur, with a notable event 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 Udaipur?
It is one of the best months to visit Udaipur. Sunny, dry days and chilly nights; one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing.
+How warm is Udaipur in January?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Udaipur in January?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.