Jaipur · SpringMonth summary
Jaipur weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
27°C – 40°C
🌧 Rainy days
8% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Jaipur in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 40°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: May is an average time for Jaipur. November (9.0/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Jaipur in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Jaipur. Temperatures rise (40°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (8% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. November (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 9°C | 21°C | 6% | 0.5 | 10.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ February | 13°C | 26°C | 3% | 0.1 | 10.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ March | 18°C | 31°C | 9% | 0.3 | 11.3h | 8.4/10 |
| 🥵 April | 23°C | 37°C | 4% | 0.2 | 11.8h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 27°C | 40°C | 8% | 0.6 | 11.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 28°C | 38°C | 28% | 2.2 | 10.8h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 33°C | 69% | 7.4 | 9.9h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ August | 24°C | 31°C | 64% | 6.1 | 9.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 24°C | 32°C | 41% | 3.0 | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ October | 20°C | 32°C | 7% | 0.7 | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ November | 15°C | 27°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.1h | 9.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 11°C | 23°C | 4% | 0.2 | 10.0h | 8.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Jaipur averages 40°C, 8% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Jaipur in May
Is May a good time to visit Jaipur?
May is an acceptable time for Jaipur (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider November (9.0/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Jaipur in May?
Temperatures reach 40°C. The heat is extreme — limit activities to cooler hours. Sunshine: 11.1h/day.
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