Locals and travel experts recommend the period between the months of November to February as the best time to visit Rajasthan. Summers are scorching whereas during winters, temperature come down to the bottom of the mercury level. Plan your trip to Rajasthan by getting to know the season, climate and which places to visit in Rajasthan at which time of the year.
Best Time to Visit Rajasthan
Rajasthan Temperature
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Summers | April to June | 24°c - 45°c |
Monsoon | July to Sep | 21°c - 35°c |
Winter | Oct to March | 10°c - 27°c |
Where to Visit in Rajasthan & When
Winter in Rajasthan - October to March
Winter is the best time to visit Rajasthan, offer an excellent view of Rajasthan, though the temperatures during this period are known to touch minimum lows of around 0 degrees Celsius. Arrival of winter heralds the peak season of tourism in Rajasthan with destinations such as Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Jaipur becoming the hot favorite among tourist.
Tourist from overseas looking for cultural experiences head for offbeat destinations such as Bundi, Mandawa, Ranakpur and Rohet etc. One of the major cultural festival in India, the Pushkar Mela is also held every year in November in Pushkar. The period, which can be said to stretch between the months of November till February, is considered to be the best time to visit Rajasthan.
Monsoon in Rajasthan - July till September
When the monsoons moisturize the dry and sandy landscape and make Rajasthan one of the prettiest lands in the world. Peacocks dance to the music of the rain as the entirety of this desert paradise is touched by what appears like a magic wand in the hands of an invisible, omnipotent magician. One of the best places to visit in Rajasthan during monsoon is Udaipur.
Fondly referred to as the Venice of East, Udaipur dons intoxicating hues as the monsoon fills up several lakes of this royal city. Voted most romantic city in India, Udaipur is also home to the Taj Lake Palace voted one of the most romantic hotels in the world. Monsoon is a great time to experience the romance in this heritage hotel. If you are interested in monsoon holidays in India.
Summer in Rajasthan- April till June
The summers in Rajasthan are hot and humid with the average temperatures rising up to as high as 45 degrees Celsius at times. This phenomenal rise of the mercury, which takes place between the months of April to June sees the golden sands of the Thar Desert glistening under the scorching rays of the mid day sun.
Summer should be avoided if you are planning a trip to Rajasthan. Keep in mind that Rajasthan is not one of the popular Summer Holiday Destinations in India except for the lone hill station Mount Abu.
Things To Do in Rajasthan
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Amber Fort
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Mandawa Fort
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Mehrangarh Fort
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Sam Sand Dunes
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Camel Safari
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Flying Fox in Jodhpur
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Dune Bashing in Jaisalmer
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Hot Air Ballooning
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Camping
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Chokhi Dhani in Jaipur
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Quad Biking in Jaisalmer
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Patwon ki Haveli
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Ranthambore National Park
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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
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Chittorgarh Fort
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City Palace Udaipur
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Lake Pichola
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Jaisalmer Fort
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Horse Safari in Rajasthan
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Sariska National Park
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Nakki Lake
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Ranakpur Temple
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Dilwara Jain Temples
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Pushkar Lake
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Dargah Sharif
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Umaid Bhawan Palace
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City Palace
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Jal Mahal
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Lake Palace
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City Palace Alwar
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Junagarh Fort
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Kumbhalgarh Fort
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Jantar Mantar
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Jaigarh Fort
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Birla Temple
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Hill Forts of Rajasthan
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Cycling in Rajasthan