India
Jaipur in May
🔥 Pre-monsoon summerVery hot and mostly dry. Watch for hazy air and extreme heat risk.
🎒 Pack: light, breathable clothes & sunscreen · N95 mask for hazy days · sunglasses & hat
Why May scores 5.9What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort5.6
- !Very hot (41°C highs / 27°C lows)
- ✓Comfortable humidity (dew point 9.4°C)
- ✓Mostly dry (~12 mm rain)
- Air quality4.9
- !Unhealthy for sensitive groups (PM2.5 ~42 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards7.0
- !Extreme heat: Average daily high 41°C
- Safety baseline7.0
- ·Increased caution
| May | Feb | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 5.9 Fair | 8.6 Excellent |
| Season | 🔥 Pre-monsoon summer | 🌫️ Winter |
| High / low | 41° / 27° | 26° / 12° |
| Rain | 12 mm | 10 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 9° | dew pt 0° |
| PM2.5 | 42 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 & crowdsMay 2027
Long weekendThere's at least one long weekend. Domestic travel picks up and popular spots get busier over those days.
- Eid al-Adha 15–17 May · 3 days off in a row
Other public holidays: Buddha Purnima (20 May)
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.
No major events on our calendar for May.
Coming up later
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
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
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