Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal is a palace and artificial island in Jaipur that was established in 1799. It is one of the most looked-up sights in India, ranking 59th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The palace is open 24/7. It is 15 km from Jaipur International Airport and 228 km from New Delhi. Visitors can combine this trip with nearby attractions, such as Nahargarh Fort (3.5 km), Amber Fort (3.6 km), Hawa Mahal (3.8 km), and Jantar Mantar (3.8 km).
The climate varies throughout the year. The hottest month is May, with daily highs of 39 °C and lows of 26 °C. The most rain falls in July and August, with 231 mm and 222 mm of rain respectively and roughly 20 to 22 rainy days. In contrast, the months with the least rain are December and January, which have 4 mm and 10 mm of rain. For cooler temperatures, January and December offer highs of about 21 to 23 °C and lows of 8 to 10 °C, with January having about 2 rainy days and December having about 1.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is July, with about 231 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 25 | 30 | 36 | 39 | 38 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 49 | 231 | 222 | 91 | 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.
