Jaipur in October
Festival season
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is a reasonable month in Jaipur — with trade-offs.
October brings Dussehra and Diwali, with lights and markets at their liveliest.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–34°C
- Warm, dry and clear.
- Crowds
- High
- Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Diwali and clear skies.
–Heat lingers and festival crowds.
My tip for October
Book hotels early around the Diwali dates.
- Diwali
- Markets
- Forts
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Jaipur, 5th for weather, 9th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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What’s on in Jaipur in October
- Diwali and wedding season
- High demand for rooms and transport.
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Weather
Weather in Jaipur in October
In October Jaipur averages a high of 34°C (93°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with about 19 mm of rain or snow over 1 wet days. The warmest month is May (around 41°C) and the coolest is January (around 23°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 34°C
- 93°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: India Meteorological Department. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Jaipur in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Jaipur?
- October is a reasonable month in Jaipur — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Jaipur overall (5 for weather, 9 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Diwali and clear skies. The main downside: Heat lingers and festival crowds.
- What is the weather like in Jaipur in October?
- Average highs are around 34°C and lows around 20°C. Expect about 19 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Warm, dry and clear. For comparison, the warmest month is May (around 41°C) and the coolest is January (around 23°C).
- Is Jaipur crowded in October?
- Crowds are high. Expect queues at the headline sights and full terraces in the evening. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Jaipur in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Jaipur?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (October ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.