Jantar Mantar, Jaipur जंतर मंतर, जयपुर
Jaipur, India UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jantar Mantar is an observatory and collection in Jaipur. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a State Protected Monument.
Planning a visit
The site is open from 9:00 to 17:00. Entry prices are ₹40 for Indians and ₹200 for foreigners. Visitors can reach the site via Jaipur International Airport, which is 11 km away. The location is 232 km from New Delhi.
Weather varies throughout the year. The coolest months are January and December, with lows around 8 °C to 10 °C. The hottest period is in May, when daily highs reach 40 °C. The rainy season occurs between July and August, with July having the most rain at 227 mm. Nearby sights include Hawa Mahal (0.2 km), Nahargarh Fort (1.7 km), Jal Mahal (3.8 km), and Amber Fort (7.3 km).
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
