AI-generatedPushkar at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,750 h
- Rain a year
- 453 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 495 m
Climate in Pushkar
Pushkar has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Pushkar is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Pushkar
The best time to visit Pushkar is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to July and from September to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. The rainy season is from July to August; the wettest month is August with 154 mm.
Pushkar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pushkar in the dry season
Sep – Jun
Good
- 24–40 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Pushkar in the rainy season
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32–34 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Jul, Sep – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 34°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 34°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:3018:05
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:16–07:01 · evening 17:34–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:07–06:16 · evening 18:19–18:28
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Pushkar compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 34° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 34° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 19° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Pushkar in October?
In October, Pushkar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pushkar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 35 min06:30 – 18:05
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 13 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %5 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Pushkar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Pushkar: score 96 against 49. In January, days are 11 °C cooler than in October. January has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 35° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 7.9 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 14 mm | 6 mm |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Pushkar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January24° · 7.9 h
In January, Pushkar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Pushkar.
Pushkar in January96February27° · 8.4 h
In February, Pushkar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Pushkar.
Pushkar in February64March33° · 8.7 h
In March, Pushkar is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Pushkar.
Pushkar in March50April38° · 9.1 h
In April, Pushkar is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Pushkar.
Pushkar in April50May40° · 9.6 h
In May, Pushkar is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 9 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Pushkar.
Pushkar in May41June39° · 7.8 h
In June, Pushkar is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Pushkar.
Pushkar in June16July34° · 4.7 h
In July, Pushkar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 148 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pushkar.
Pushkar in July29August32° · 4.1 h
In August, Pushkar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 154 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pushkar.
Pushkar in August43September34° · 6.6 h
In September, Pushkar is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Pushkar.
Pushkar in September49October35° · 7.9 h
In October, Pushkar is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Pushkar.
Pushkar in October76November30° · 7.9 h
In November, Pushkar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Pushkar.
Pushkar in November96December26° · 7.8 h
In December, Pushkar is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Pushkar.
Pushkar in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pushkar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in May (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 108 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 96 | 24° | 10° | 7.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 27° | 14° | 8.4 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 33° | 19° | 8.7 h | 1 | 5 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 38° | 25° | 9.1 h | 1 | 4 |
| MayMay | 50 | 40° | 28° | 9.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 41 | 39° | 28° | 7.8 h | 7 | 49 |
| JulyJul | 16 | 34° | 26° | 4.7 h | 16 | 148 |
| AugustAug | 29 | 32° | 25° | 4.1 h | 15 | 154 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 34° | 24° | 6.6 h | 7 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 35° | 21° | 7.9 h | 2 | 14 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 30° | 16° | 7.9 h | 1 | 6 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 26° | 12° | 7.8 h | 0 | 2 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
26.49° N, 74.55° E · 495 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Pushkar
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.9 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Pushkar, 68 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Pushkar: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Pushkar has about 2 rainy days with 14 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Pushkar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Pushkar
How breezy and how cloudy Pushkar is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Pushkar typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 13 % of the sky over Pushkar: mostly clear, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Pushkar
How often the day gets hot in Pushkar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Pushkar has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Pushkar
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Pushkar in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Pushkar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 24
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 35 min
- Distance
- 6,720 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +91
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Pushkar vs Ajmer
In October the holiday weather in Pushkar and Ajmer is about equally good (score 49 vs 48). During the day it is about as warm in Ajmer as in Pushkar.
| in October | Pushkar | Ajmer |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 49 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 35° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Pushkar
When is the best time to visit Pushkar?
The best time to visit Pushkar is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Pushkar?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 28 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Pushkar?
The rainy season is from July to August; the wettest month is August with 154 mm. The driest month is December with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pushkar get?
Pushkar gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.6 hours a day; in August there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Pushkar in?
Pushkar is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Pushkar?
A nonstop flight from London to Pushkar takes about 8 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,720 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pushkar?
Pushkar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 48, summer holidays 24, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 96.