The short answer
When to go to Nathdwara
The best months are November to February, with cool, dry weather that suits queueing for darshan and walking the lanes. October and March are workable but warmer. April to June is very hot, which makes standing in queues tiring, while July to September brings heavy rain and humidity. Festival days such as Annakut, Janmashtami and Holi bring very large crowds in any season, so older travellers should pick a weekday and a morning darshan.
Month by month
Nathdwara weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 8°C | 3 mm | Cool, dry days; the most comfortable month for queues | |
| February | 28°C | 10°C | 1 mm | Mild and dry; good for temple and town walking | |
| March | 34°C | 16°C | 2 mm | Warming up; go early; Holi brings very large crowds | |
| April | 38°C | 21°C | 8 mm | Hot; standing in queues is tiring | |
| May | 40°C | 26°C | 11 mm | Hottest month; avoid if travelling with elders | |
| June | 38°C | 26°C | 77 mm | Hot and humid as the monsoon arrives | |
| July | 32°C | 25°C | 236 mm | Heavy rain, green hills; slippery temple approaches | |
| August | 31°C | 24°C | 205 mm | Wet; Janmashtami crowds fall in August or September | |
| September | 32°C | 22°C | 112 mm | Rain easing; humid and still warm by day | |
| October | 33°C | 18°C | 14 mm | Dry and warming by day; festival season starts | |
| November | 30°C | 13°C | 5 mm | Pleasant days, cool nights; Diwali and Annakut crowds | |
| December | 26°C | 9°C | 1 mm | Cool and dry; warm clothes for early darshans |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Nathdwara seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry days; the most comfortable month for queues
- February: Mild and dry; good for temple and town walking
- November: Pleasant days, cool nights; Diwali and Annakut crowds
- December: Cool and dry; warm clothes for early darshans
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming up; go early; Holi brings very large crowds
- October: Dry and warming by day; festival season starts
Possible, with planning: July, August and September
- July: Heavy rain, green hills; slippery temple approaches
- August: Wet; Janmashtami crowds fall in August or September
- September: Rain easing; humid and still warm by day
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May and June
- April: Hot; standing in queues is tiring
- May: Hottest month; avoid if travelling with elders
- June: Hot and humid as the monsoon arrives
Useful answers
Best time to visit Nathdwara: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Nathdwara?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Nathdwara, with March and October also good. The best months are November to February, with cool, dry weather that suits queueing for darshan and walking the lanes. October and March are workable but warmer. April to June is very hot, which makes standing in queues tiring, while July to September brings heavy rain and humidity. Festival days such as Annakut, Janmashtami and Holi bring very large crowds in any season, so older travellers should pick a weekday and a morning darshan.
Which months should I avoid in Nathdwara with elderly parents?
April, May and June are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot; standing in queues is tiring Hottest month; avoid if travelling with elders
When does it rain most in Nathdwara?
July is the wettest month, with about 236 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 40°C.