Jaipur, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Jaipur, India? If you're planning to go to Jaipur, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Jaipur, India

Based on the climate and weather in Jaipur, the best time to go is November. See below for details.

Important essentials for Jaipur, India

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Jaipur, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

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General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Jaipur, India by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

If you are traveling to Jaipur in January, you will notice that it is balmy and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Akshardham Temple, wear:

If you go to Ram Niwas Garden, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

February

If you are traveling to Jaipur in February, you will notice that it is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Akshardham Temple, wear:

If you go to Ram Niwas Garden, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

March

March here is constantly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Akshardham Temple, wear:

If you go to Ram Niwas Garden, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

April

If you visit Jaipur during April, you will probably find that it is unbearably hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Akshardham Temple, wear:

If you go to Ram Niwas Garden, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

May

If you are traveling to Jaipur in May, you will notice that it can be blisteringly hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the 100s F (low 40s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Akshardham Temple, wear:

If you go to Ram Niwas Garden, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

June

June in Jaipur can be sizzling. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) to low 100s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Akshardham Temple, wear:

If you go to Ram Niwas Garden, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

July

If you are traveling to Jaipur in July, you will notice that it can be excruciatingly hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Akshardham Temple, wear:

If you go to Ram Niwas Garden, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

August

August in Jaipur is constantly hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Akshardham Temple, wear:

If you go to Ram Niwas Garden, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

September

If you vacation in Jaipur during September, you may see that it is blindingly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Akshardham Temple, wear:

If you go to Ram Niwas Garden, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

October

If you visit Jaipur during October, you may notice that it is scorchingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Akshardham Temple, wear:

If you go to Ram Niwas Garden, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

November

If you are traveling to Jaipur in November, you will notice that it is hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Akshardham Temple, wear:

If you go to Ram Niwas Garden, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

December

December in Jaipur is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit a temple, such as Akshardham Temple, wear:

If you go to Ram Niwas Garden, you'll probably do a lot of walking. These are a must:


  • Binoculars

    Like these


  • Small portable cooler

    Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.


  • Ultralight day pack

    Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.


  • Good hiking shoes

    These are designed for this kind of walking, and can breathe and can get wet

Activities for Jaipur, India

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Jaipur.

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