| Rajasthan Climate |
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| The climate of Rajasthan can be neatly divided into four different seasons: Pre-monsoon Pre-monsoon, which extends from April to June, is the hottest season with temperatures ranging from 32 to 45°C. There is little relief from the scorching onslaught of the heat, particularly in the arid zone to the west and north-west of the Aravalli range, where temperatures often climb above 48°C, particularly in May and June. Mount Abu registers the lowest temperatures at this time. In the desert regions the temperature drops as night falls. Prevailing winds are from the west ends and carry dust storms. Monsoon The monsoon occurs in late June in the eastern regions of the state and in mid July in the desert zones. Temperatures drop to around 35 to 40°C but humidity increases. About 90% of the annual rainfall occurs in this period. Post-monsoon The third season, the post-monsoon, has generally passed over the entire state by mid-September. It is followed by a second hot season, with relatively uniform temperatures registered across the state at this time. In October the average maximum temperature is 33 to 38°C and the minimum is between 18 and 20°C . Winter The fourth season, and the one of the most interest to visitors, is the winter, or cold season, which extends from December to March. January is the coolest month of the year. There is some rain in the north and north-eastern regions of the state, and light winds. The relative humidity ranges from 50% to 60% in the morning, and 25% to 35% in the afternoon. When To Go October to March is the best time to visit Rajasthan. |