Amber Fort
Jaipur, India UNESCO World Heritage Site
Amber Fort is a sandstone palace and fortress in the Jaipur district that covers 0.3 km2 and was established in 1592. It is a State Protected Monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan. It is the 36th most looked-up sight in India on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The fort is operated by the Government of Rajasthan and is open to visitors daily from 08:00 to 17:30. The cooler months are December and January, when daily highs are between 21 °C and 23 °C and lows are between 8 °C and 9 °C. The hottest months are May and June, with daily highs reaching 38 °C and 39 °C. July and August are the wettest months, with over 200 mm of rain and about 20 to 22 rainy days occurring each month.
Jaipur International Airport is 18 km from the fort, and the site is 225 km from New Delhi. Other nearby sites include Jal Mahal at 3.6 km and Nahargarh Fort at 6.4 km. Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar are both located 7.3 km away from the fort.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is July, with about 223 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 39 | 38 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 48 | 223 | 217 | 88 | 22 | 8 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
