Best Time to Visit Jaipur:
The Pink City, Jaipur enjoys a strategic location in North India. This capital city of the state of Rajasthan primarily has three seasons – summer, winter, and monsoon. However, it experiences hot and humid weather for most part of the year. In order to understand the weather of Jaipur to plan your trip better, the below categorization can be helpful:
Summer Season in Jaipur:
The summer season in Jaipur is between March and June. It is the time when the mercury rises up to 45℃, which means scorching sun and humidity. The average temperature in the summer months ranges from 35℃ to 40℃. Summers can make sightseeing in Jaipur quite difficult. However, the month of March is still pleasant and day sightseeing is still possible. The temperature starts to rise from April. In the peak summer months of May and June, it is recommended to choose to sight attractions that have an indoor space like museums.
In the month of March, the festival of Holi is celebrated in Jaipur with great zeal. During this festival of colours, the annual Elephant festival is also held in Jaipur. In this one of its kind festival, elephants are artistically painted with colours and a procession is then taken out in the city. This is the best time to visit Jaipur and to see its rich culture and traditions.
Monsoon Season in Jaipur:
The monsoon season in Jaipur commences around mid-June and ends in September. Jaipur receives little to moderate rain in monsoons. The temperature drops comparatively and stays between 25℃ and 35℃ but the humidity level rises to an extent of uncomfort.During the monsoon season, trips can be planned to Jaipur. It is recommended to carry an umbrella and also check the weather forecast to plan the itinerary in a better way.
In the month of August, the festival of Teej is celebrated across Rajasthan. Jaipur, too, witnesses a grand celebration of the festival. For those wanting to explore the rich culture of Rajasthan must visit during the festival of Teej.
Winter Season in Jaipur:
The winter season Jaipur begins in October and continues till February. This period is considered the best time to visit Jaipur. The temperature can go down to 8℃. The chilly winters however are perfect for sightseeing in the city.
October and November are the months when the celebration of two important festivals in India, Dussehra and Diwali can be witnessed in Jaipur. In January, an international kite festival is celebrated in Jaipur where people from across the world. In one of the winter months, Jaipur Literature Festival is organized annually. Book lovers and even eminent personalities attend this literary festival in Jaipur.
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