Month guide · Udaipur · India
Udaipur in May
What May is really like in Udaipur: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Henrik Bennetsen, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
May is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 39°C (102°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. The hottest month, with harsh midday heat; the lowest prices of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 39°C (102°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in May
May is the warmest month in Udaipur: days average 39°C (102°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with April (37°C (99°F)), May is warmer; by June highs drop to around 36°C (97°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:51
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 19:11
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
Winter (November–February). Sunny days, cool nights and the peak tourist and wedding season, with crowds and high prices around Christmas and New Year.
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 Udaipur, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Fateh Sagar Lake
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
Time your visit for one of the puppet shows, a highlight for children.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Kids
- 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
Lake Palace
Unless you are staying or dining there by reservation, the best views are from a sunset boat ride or from the rooftops of Lal Ghat and Ambrai.
- Time needed
- Viewed from the shore or a boat
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Free
- Photo spot
Palace · Lake Pichola
Jag Mandir
Built in the 17th century on an island in Lake Pichola, this palace of marble pavilions, courtyards and gardens is guarded by a row of stone elephants.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Couples
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 39°C, lows near 25°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Udaipur?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Udaipur in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Udaipur?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The hottest month, with harsh midday heat; the lowest prices of the year.
+How warm is Udaipur in May?
Average highs are around 39°C (102°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Udaipur in May?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.