Climate guide for Udaipur, India

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About Udaipur

The City Palace complex overlooks Lake Pichola, with Jag Mandir on its island and the Monsoon Palace on a ridge above the city. Boats leave from near the palace steps, and the old town's lanes hold havelis, workshops, and rooftop cafes. October through March is the comfortable stretch, with cool, dry days; January and February can be cold at night, and the pre-monsoon months are much hotter.

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Travel Tips

01Lake Palace Views
Sunset from Ambrai Ghat or rooftop cafés around Lake Pichola is the classic photo window. Book popular restaurants ahead on weekends; lakeside seats fill before golden hour.
02City Palace Tickets
Buy City Palace tickets at the official counters and clarify which museums are included - camera fees may be separate. Arrive at opening to explore courtyards before tour groups peak.
03Getting Around Old Town
Auto-rickshaws negotiate poorly near tourist hubs - use meters where insisted or agree fares first. Scooter rentals work for outskirts; old-town lanes are better on foot.
04Heat Strategy
Summers are extreme - schedule outdoor sightseeing for early morning and late afternoon. Carry water, wear breathable cotton, and use midday for museums or hotel pools.

Things to do in Udaipur

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When to visit Udaipur: the short answer

Plan Udaipur for February, with November, January close behind — the stretch with the most usable temperatures and the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 20°C with 0 mm of rain and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are July, August.

Across the year Udaipur swings from 16°C in January to 33°C in May, a 17-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in February to 284 mm in July. In short, Udaipur is not equally good year-round — the gap between its best and worst month is 6 points on the same 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (33°C). Coolest: January (16°C). Driest: February (0 mm). Wettest: July (284 mm).

Udaipur month by month

January ranks 3rd of 12 for Udaipur — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.3/10

Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 9 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Udaipur at 9.3/10 (3rd of 12), just behind February at 9.5/10.

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

February in Udaipur tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.5/10

At 20°C (69°F) this is comfortable city weather in February, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 0 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Udaipur 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 Udaipur — 6th best month

Good · 8.1/10

March averages 25°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 11 mm for the month, with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 8.1/10 here, 6th 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 Udaipur: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

Days in April average 30°C (86°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

At just 13 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 6.3/10 on the same scale — 8th 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 Udaipur — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

May in Udaipur: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

May averages 33°C (91°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.

Rain is a non-issue at 6 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.2 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 7th 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.

Flexible dates? February scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

June in Udaipur — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.5/10

Days in June average 31°C (88°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

121 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 4.5/10 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 Udaipur — 5 points higher on the same scale.

July in Udaipur — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.5/10

Days in July average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 83% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 284 mm: only about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.

That is 3.5/10 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 Udaipur — 6 points higher on the same scale.

August in Udaipur — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.8/10

August averages 25°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

254 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 12 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? February scores 5.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

September in Udaipur — off-season conditions

Hardest · 4.9/10

September averages 26°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

At 143 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 4.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? February scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

October in Udaipur — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)

Best window · 9.1/10

At 24°C (74°F) this is comfortable city weather in October, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 20 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Udaipur at 9.1/10 (4th of 12), just behind February at 9.5/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

November is one of the strongest months in Udaipur (2nd)

Best window · 9.4/10

At 21°C (70°F) this is comfortable city weather in November, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 10 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Udaipur at 9.4/10 (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 is one of the strongest months in Udaipur (5th)

Best window · 9.1/10

December averages 17°C (63°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 6 mm for the month, with about 13 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Udaipur (5th of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.5/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

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

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Udaipur, India?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Udaipur are February, November, January, October, December. 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 Udaipur year-round?
Udaipur has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 16°C in January to 33°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.5 and 9.5 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Udaipur?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Udaipur are July (3.5/10), August (3.8/10), June (4.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Udaipur?
July is the wettest month in Udaipur, averaging about 284 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Udaipur?
May sees the most sun in Udaipur, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Udaipur a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Udaipur is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February, November, January, October, December) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Udaipur calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Udaipur: 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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