India
Jaipur in August
🌧️ Southwest monsoonHot, humid and often rainy.
🎒 Pack: light, breathable clothes & sunscreen · compact umbrella or rain jacket · quick-dry fabrics
Why August scores 6.8What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort6.0
- ✓Hot (33°C highs / 25°C lows)
- !Very humid/sticky (dew point 23.7°C)
- !Wet: ~203 mm rain, ~7 heavy-rain days
- Air quality6.0
- !Elevated (PM2.5 ~32 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards9.5
- !Flood: ~7 heavy-rain days in an average August
- Safety baseline7.0
- ·Increased caution
| Aug | Feb | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.8 Good | 8.6 Excellent |
| Season | 🌧️ Southwest monsoon | 🌫️ Winter |
| High / low | 33° / 25° | 26° / 12° |
| Rain | 203 mm | 10 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 24° | dew pt 0° |
| PM2.5 | 32 µg/m³ | 41 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast). Temperatures: Jaipur weather-station normals. Rainfall: Jaipur weather-station normals (national met service).
Holidays & crowdsAugust 2027
No long holidaysNo long public-holiday weekends this month. School holidays aren't counted, so check those if you want to avoid family crowds.
Other public holidays: Independence Day; Prophet's Birthday (15 Aug, date estimated) · Janmashtami (Vaishnava) (25 Aug)
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore JaipurEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyThe capital of Rajasthan, India's 'Pink City', known for its forts, palaces, bazaars and traditional crafts.
TeejDate variesHindu calendar - usually July or August, during the monsoon
A monsoon festival celebrated by women, with swings, songs and a procession of the goddess.
Why go: Ghevar sweets are everywhere at this time.
Where: Old city
Coming up later
DiwaliDate variesHindu calendar - usually October or November
The festival of lights, when Jaipur's markets are decorated with lights.
Why go: Markets are very crowded in the days before Diwali.
Where: Citywide, especially the bazaars
Makar Sankranti kite festivalDate variesUsually 14 January, sometimes 15 January
The sky fills with kites as residents compete from rooftops.
Why go: Kite string can be sharp; be careful on rooftops and streets.
Where: Rooftops across the old city
Jaipur Literature FestivalDate variesUsually late January
One of the world's largest free literary festivals, with talks by writers from around the world.
Why go: Hotels fill up quickly; register in advance.
Where: Jaipur
Amber Fort
A hilltop fort-palace of sandstone and marble with mirrored halls, just north of the city.
💡 Arrive early to avoid heat and crowds.
City Palace
The royal palace complex, partly still a residence, with courtyards and museums.
Hawa Mahal
The 'Palace of Winds', a honeycomb-like facade of small windows built for royal women to watch the street.
Jantar Mantar
A UNESCO-listed collection of large 18th-century astronomical instruments.
Nahargarh Fort
A fort on the ridge above the city with sunset views.
Albert Hall Museum
The state museum in an Indo-Saracenic building, lit up at night.
Dal baati churma
Baked wheat balls with lentils and sweet crumbled wheat, Rajasthan's signature meal.
Laal maas
A fiery red mutton curry with Mathania chillies.
Pyaaz kachori
Deep-fried pastry filled with spiced onions, a popular breakfast snack.
Ghevar
A honeycomb-like fried sweet soaked in syrup, eaten especially during Teej.
Lassi
Thick, sweet yoghurt drinks, often served in clay cups.
Block-printed textiles
Hand block-printed cotton fabrics, quilts and clothes from Sanganer and Bagru.
Jaipur blue pottery
Glazed pottery in blue and white, made from quartz-based paste.
Gemstones and jewellery
Jaipur is a major gem-cutting centre.
💡 Johari Bazaar; buy only from reputable dealers
Lac bangles
Colourful lacquer bangles studded with stones.
💡 Tripolia Bazaar and Maniharon ka Rasta