Season guide · Udaipur · India
Udaipur in the monsoon
July–October: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Henrik Bennetsen, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
Rains from July to September fill the lakes and green the hills; October dries out and festivals begin. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 27 rainy days across July–October. October is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- July–October
- Temperatures
- 18°C (64°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 27
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 | 13.5 h | 2/5 |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 11 | 13 h | 2/5 |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 5 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
| October | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 1 | 11.5 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 27 of the year's roughly 32 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the monsoon
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- July: Hariyali Amavasya fair at Fateh Sagar and Saheliyon-ki-Bari (usually July or August)
- July: Teej festival (usually July or August)
- October: Navratri and Dussehra (usually September or October)
- October: Diwali — festival of lights (usually October or November)
Make the most of the weather
Palace · Sajjangarh
Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace
Arrive about an hour before sunset; the road from the sanctuary gate is covered by shared vehicles, and the terraces get busy as the sun goes down.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- History
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Hanuman Ghat and Ambrai
Ambrai Ghat
On the western shore of Lake Pichola, this ghat faces the City Palace directly across the water and is the classic spot to see the palace lit up after dark.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Photo spot
- Couples
Historic site · Western outskirts
Shilpgram
Visit during the Shilpgram Utsav in late December for hundreds of craftspeople and performers from across India.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Kids
- Shopping
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · Doodh Talai
Karni Mata ropeway
A cable car climbs from the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park at Doodh Talai to the Mansapurna Karni Mata temple on Machla Magri hill, giving views over Lake Pichola, the City Palace and the old city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
Park · Fateh Sagar Lake
Moti Magri and Maharana Pratap Memorial
Walk up in the early evening, then go down to the lake promenade for sunset.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Outdoors
Day trips in the monsoon
- Eklingji and Nagda (About 40 minutes by car) — Eklingji is a walled complex of temples dedicated to Shiva, the guardian deity of the Mewar rulers; photography is not allowed inside.
- Nathdwara (About 1 hour by car) — A pilgrimage town centred on the Shrinathji temple to Krishna, known for its distinctive pichwai paintings.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the monsoon a good time to visit Udaipur?
Yes: October is among the best months. Rains from July to September fill the lakes and green the hills; October dries out and festivals begin.
+What is the weather like in Udaipur in the monsoon?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F), with about 27 rainy days over the season.