RajasthanBest season
Rajasthan in October
Jaipur 19–33 °C, dry, warm
The season opens. Skies clear after the monsoon, Ranthambore reopens its main zones, and Jodhpur hosts the Marwar Festival and Jodhpur RIFF around the October full moon. Days are still warm, so early starts help. Diwali, in October or November, lights up the cities and fills the hotels.
Where to go
Our picks for October
The blue city below Mehrangarh Fort
Tigers among lakes, ruins and a thousand-year-old fort
The pink city of forts, bazaars and royal hotels
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What is on
Festivals this month
Journeys
Routes at their best in October
Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is October a good time to visit Rajasthan?
The season opens. Skies clear after the monsoon, Ranthambore reopens its main zones, and Jodhpur hosts the Marwar Festival and Jodhpur RIFF around the October full moon. Days are still warm, so early starts help. Diwali, in October or November, lights up the cities and fills the hotels.
What is the weather like in Rajasthan in October?
Jaipur 19–33 °C, dry, warm. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Rajasthan in October?
We suggest Jodhpur, Ranthambore, Jaipur. Book Diwali dates early; palace hotels fill months ahead.