Season guide · Udaipur · India
Udaipur in winter
November–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Chinmayisk, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Sunny days, cool nights and the peak tourist and wedding season, with crowds and high prices around Christmas and New Year. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 0 rainy days across November–February. November–February are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- November–February
- Temperatures
- 8°C (46°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 0
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in winter
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C (77°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0 | 10.8 h | 5/5 |
| February | 28°C (82°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0 | 11.3 h | 4/5 |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 0 | 10.9 h | 5/5 |
| December | 26°C (79°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0 | 10.6 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 27°C (81°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 0 of the year's roughly 32 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in winter
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- January: Makar Sankranti — kite flying from rooftops (14 January)
- February: Udaipur World Music Festival (has usually been held in February)
- November: Diwali — festival of lights (October or November)
- December: Shilpgram Utsav — crafts and folk arts fair (usually late December)
Make the most of the weather
Palace · Lal Ghat
City Palace
Begun in the 16th century and extended by successive Maharanas, the City Palace stretches along the eastern shore of Lake Pichola with balconies, cupolas and courtyards.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Rainy day
Experience · Lake Pichola
Lake Pichola boat ride
Take a sunset trip for the light on the City Palace, and sit on the side facing the palace on the return leg.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Couples
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
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
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
Garden · Fateh Sagar Lake
Saheliyon-ki-Bari
The 'garden of the maidens' was laid out in the 18th century for the royal women of the court, with lawns, lotus pools, marble elephants and fountains fed by water from Fateh Sagar Lake.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
- Photo spot
Day trips in winter
- Kumbhalgarh Fort (About 2–2.5 hours by car) — A 15th-century hill fort built by Rana Kumbha, part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan UNESCO World Heritage Site, with massive walls that run for about 36 km along the ridges.
- Ranakpur Jain Temple (About 2–2.5 hours by car) — A 15th-century marble temple to the Jain tirthankara Adinath, celebrated for its forest of intricately carved pillars, each said to be different, and its domed ceilings.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is winter a good time to visit Udaipur?
Yes: November–February are among the best months. Sunny days, cool nights and the peak tourist and wedding season, with crowds and high prices around Christmas and New Year.
+What is the weather like in Udaipur in winter?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 0 rainy days over the season.