The best time to visit Rajasthan is during the winter season from October to March when the temperature is cool. You can enjoy the campfire night, music, local food, Camel rides, and various other activities and events in Rajasthan during Winter.
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Rajasthan, set in the middle of the rustic Aravalli mountain ranges and the golden-sandy Thar Desert is truly unique. In Rajasthan not only is the weather important when planning your vacation, but you can also visit Rajasthan to participate in the various festivals and events held at its various tourist destinations such as Udaipur, Jaipur, Mount Abu, Pushkar, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer, etc.
The best time to visit Rajasthan depend on what you intend to do while you visit Rajasthan. If your planning for a holiday by spending time sightseeing then winter would be the best option as the temperature is normal to move around the state. However, The Summar season is not considered best as the temperature will be high due to which you would find it difficult to go around for sightseeing and other activities. You can plan your holidays in Rajasthan more effectively by checking the temperature and the weather beforehand.
As per the location, the seasons in Rajasthan can be of 3 types:
Summer (April to June), Monsoon (July to September), and Winter (October to March)
Summer
The summer season which begins from April up to June is the hottest season with a temperature of 24 degrees that goes as high as 48 degrees Celsius in and around the Thar Desert. You can enjoy the Thar desert in the summer as the desert is stunning when reflected by the sun's rays. However, the summer season makes it difficult for visitors to go out in the afternoon. If you are still planning to visit Rajasthan in summer then you can visit places like Mount Abu, Ranakpur, and Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan as the weather there is pleasant. You can also be a part of the festivals and fairs in summer like the Brij Festival, Gangaur Fair in Jaipur, Mewar Festival in Udaipur, and the Summer Festival in Mt. Abu.
Monsoon
Imagine the State of Rajasthan in lush green with rainbows, and peacocks dancing. It’s a good time to visit Rajasthan in the month of July to September. Temperatures drop, and rains transform the state. You can also be a part of and witness the Teej Festival/ Kajli Teej Festival in August. We recommend you visit places like Udaipur, Bundi, Mt Abu, Ranthambhore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Khichan Bird Sanctuary, and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. 
Winter
You can’t miss exciting camel rides and elephant safaris when you visit Rajasthan in the winter season. During the winter season from October to March, you can enjoy the campfire night, music, local food, and various other activities and events in Rajasthan. Every year in the month of November is the Pushkar Mela held in Rajasthan which can be a great enjoyment during your visit to Rajasthan. Another important factor that contributes to winter being the best time to visit Rajasthan is the variety of fairs and festivals that take place in various cities. During the winter season, some of the state's most popular festivals, such as the Jaipur Literature Festival, Udaipur World Music Festival, and Camel Fair are held.Here is a list of various Events and Festivals held in Rajasthan in Different Seasons to attend:
|
Events Name |
Date |
Place |
| Jaipur Literature Festival | 19th to 23rd January 2023 | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Jaisalmer Desert festival | 3rd to 5th February 2023 | Jaisalmer, Rajasthan |
| Pushkar Mela | 20th to 28th November 2023 | Thar desert in Pushkar, Rajasthan |