Jaipur
City in India
Jaipur is a city in India with a population of about 3 million people, located 233 km from New Delhi. Visitors travel here to see the city's various forts and palaces.
What to see
The city features several significant structures, including the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort and the Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. Other notable sites include the Hawa Mahal, the Jal Mahal, and Nahargarh Fort. Jaigarh Fort is also available to visit.
When to go
The cooler months from November to February are temperate, with daily highs ranging from 21 °C to 27 °C and minimal rainfall. March is warmer at 30 °C. Heat increases significantly from April through June, with daily highs reaching up to 40 °C. The rainy season occurs from June through September, with July and August experiencing the heaviest precipitation, seeing 227 mm and 213 mm of rain respectively over about 20 to 22 days.
Getting there
Jaipur International Airport is located 10 km from the city center.
Top sights in Jaipur
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 40 °C. The wettest is July, with about 227 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 25 | 30 | 36 | 40 | 38 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 47 | 227 | 213 | 86 | 21 | 8 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Jaipur (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Jaigarh Fort