WEATHER/CLIMATE OF RAJASTHAN Type Of Climate : Tropical Maximum Temperature : 46 degree Celsius Minimum Temperature : 8 degree Celsius Best Time To Visit : October To March

Rajasthan Climate

• Landscape of Rajasthan

It's All In The Air - Varied Weather of Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a land of discreet topography. One moment you cross the semi green forests of Mount Abu and not long after, you wind through the dry grasslands of Thar. In between you slush through the dry deciduous thorn forests of spinal Aravalis and then you turn to the wetlands of Bharatpur. The ecological contour that encompasses the vast landscape, does affect the climatic condition of Rajasthan, moulding it into a hot pan in summer, sprinkling rains in monsoon, and then again chilling the water in winters. So plan your holiday tours accordingly, to extract the maximum pleasure from your memorable trip in Rajasthan.

Many Casts of The Same Spell

The weather conditions of Rajasthan can be broadly subcategorised into four seasons; pre-monsoon, monsoon, post-monsoon and winter. Pre-monsoon, which extends from April to June, is the hottest season, with temperature varying from 32°C to 45°C. There is a little relief from the scorching onslaught of heat, particularly in the arid zones of the Aravalli Range. Mount Abu is an ideal destination during summers, because of its high altitude, which registers the lowest temperature at this time. Rampant winds from the west often results in dust storms, locally known as andhis. The only compensation is that the winds are accompanied by little showers, resulting in the reduction in temperature. The summers also offer a wide-glass view of vicious animals crowding near the water channels at Ranthambhore Park in Rajasthan. Plan a tour of Rajasthan in the summers to experience the unbelievable transformation of the pristine sands, which are hot as if a nuclear fusion is going on inside, into chilled granules in the night. Stay in the camps and ride a camel to explore the true nature of the desert.

Travel to Rajasthan during the monsoon, which is a welcome arrival in late June, but is preceded by dust and thunderstorms. Unless the rains are insubstantial, the monsoon is usually accompanied by a decrease in temperature. The barren landscape portrays a lush green scenery, especially in the grasslands of Rajasthan, which transforms into a bustling mart of the migratory birds; chirping, nestling and enjoying the serene anbiance. The monsoon generally passes over the entire state by mid-september, and is followed by the second hot season, the post-monsoon.

One can plan a trip from September onwards, but it is best to visit Rajasthan in the winter season. There is a marked variation in maximum and minimum temperatures, and regional variations across the state, but normally the temperature resonates between maximum 24°C and minimum 9°C all over Rajasthan. The state wears a completely different attire during winters. One can plan a long heritage tour during these seasons; travel to the major cities, stamp your footprints on the virgin sands of the Thar and look for colossal forts and ambrosial palaces, dotted all over the state. Travel to Bharatpur Sanctuary, and you will be glad to see the Siberian Cranes, wanderingin this natural habitat. But however, you should get some travel information on climate in Rajasthan, before visiting.