Ranthambore Fort
India UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ranthambore Fort is a fort and locality in the Sawai Madhopur district of India. It is a Monument of National Importance and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler months from November to February, when daily highs range from 22 °C to 27 °C and rainfall is minimal. From March to May, temperatures rise significantly, reaching highs of about 40 °C in May. The monsoon season brings heavy rain from June through September, with July and August seeing the most precipitation, often around 275 mm to 285 mm per month.
Visitors can reach the area via Jaipur International Airport, which is 110 km away. The site is located about 298 km from New Delhi. Ranthambore National Park is nearby, situated about 4.8 km from the fort.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 40 °C. The wettest is July, with about 285 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 22 | 25 | 31 | 37 | 40 | 39 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 66 | 285 | 274 | 121 | 27 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 24 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
