Climate guide for Pushkar, India

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About Pushkar

Pushkar's lake is ringed by ghats and the Brahma temple, one of the few in India dedicated to the god. The town's lanes fill with cafés, textiles and pilgrim traffic, and the desert fair in November brings camels, horses and traders to the dunes. October to March is the comfortable season; the fair fills November, and the town is quiet and hot through the summer months.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Target February, November, December — that is where comfort scores peak (9.5/10). July is the weakest month at 2.9/10.
02Weather & what to pack
February averages 19°C with 3 mm of rain and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value
If budget matters, target March — 8.3/10 with lighter demand than February.

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When to visit Pushkar: the short answer

Plan Pushkar for February, with November, December close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 19°C with 3 mm of rain and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are July, August.

Across the year Pushkar swings from 14°C in January to 34°C in May, a 20-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 3 mm in February to 265 mm in July. In short, Pushkar is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 6.6 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (34°C). Coolest: January (14°C). Driest: February (3 mm). Wettest: July (265 mm).

Pushkar month by month

January in Pushkar — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

Best window · 8.9/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 22 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Pushkar at 8.9/10 (4th of 12), just behind February at 9.5/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

February in Pushkar tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.5/10

At 19°C (67°F) this is comfortable city weather in February, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 3 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Pushkar at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

March holds up well in Pushkar — 5th best month

Good · 8.3/10

March averages 25°C (77°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 daylight hours.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

April in Pushkar: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

Days in April average 30°C (87°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.6 hours of daylight.

That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Pushkar — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.

May in Pushkar — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

May averages 34°C (93°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.

Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? February scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June in Pushkar — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.3/10

At 33°C (91°F), June is at its most extreme: early starts are not optional, and afternoons belong indoors.

134 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 4.3/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Pushkar — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.

July in Pushkar — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.9/10

Days in July average 30°C (85°F) and humidity near 77% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 265 mm, but with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 2.9/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Pushkar — 6.6 points higher on the same scale.

August in Pushkar — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.1/10

August averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 166 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.1/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? February scores 5.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September in Pushkar — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

September averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 73 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? February scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October in Pushkar — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 8.2/10

At 26°C (78°F) this is comfortable city weather in October, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight.

That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

November ranks 2nd of 12 for Pushkar — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.2/10

At 22°C (71°F) this is comfortable city weather in November, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 4 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Pushkar at 9.2/10 (2nd of 12), just behind February at 9.5/10.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

December in Pushkar — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)

Best window · 9/10

December averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Pushkar (3rd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.5/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Pushkar, India?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Pushkar are February, November, December, January. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.5/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Pushkar year-round?
Pushkar has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 14°C in January to 34°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 2.9 and 9.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Pushkar?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Pushkar are July (2.9/10), August (4.1/10), June (4.3/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Pushkar?
July is the wettest month in Pushkar, averaging about 265 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 3 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Pushkar?
May sees the most sun in Pushkar, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Pushkar a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Pushkar is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February, November, December, January) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Pushkar calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Pushkar: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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