Udaipur's monsoon runs from about July to September. In a good year the lakes fill by August, the Aravalli hills turn green and Sajjangarh sits in the clouds. Rain usually comes in short, heavy bursts. Boat rides can pause in heavy rain, so keep a spare day, and hotel rates are lower than in winter.
Key facts
- Monsoon season: roughly July to September
- Lakes are usually fullest in August and September
- Festivals: Hariyali Teej, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami
- Ghevar appears in sweet shops during the monsoon
Most visitors come in winter. Ask locals, though, and many will tell you the monsoon is when Udaipur is most beautiful.
What changes
- The lakes fill. In a good year, Pichola and Fateh Sagar are near full by mid-August, and sometimes overflow. When Fateh Sagar’s gates open, the whole city goes to watch.
- The hills turn green. The bare brown Aravallis become soft green almost overnight.
- Sajjangarh lives up to its name. The Monsoon Palace often sits inside the clouds. See Sajjangarh.
- Temperatures drop to around 28–33°C by day.
What to do
- Watch the clouds from Sajjangarh or the Karni Mata Ropeway.
- Chai and pakoras on the Fateh Sagar pal. A local monsoon ritual. See Fateh Sagar.
- Saheliyon Ki Bari when the fountains run fullest.
- Drive to Badi Lake and Bahubali Hills, when it’s dry enough to climb.
- Day trip to Kumbhalgarh, wrapped in green and mist. See Kumbhalgarh.
- Eat ghevar, the honeycomb sweet that appears only in this season. See famous sweets of Udaipur.
Festivals
- Hariyali Teej: women in green leheriya, swings and fairs around Fateh Sagar. Read our story on Hariyali Teej.
- Hariyali Amavasya fair near Saheliyon Ki Bari.
- Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami.
- After Raksha Bandhan, the Bhil community begins Gavri, a 40-day ritual dance-drama. See Gavri.
Practical tips
- Rain usually comes in short, heavy bursts, not all day.
- Keep a spare day; boat rides pause in storms.
- Carry an umbrella, quick-dry clothes and sandals with grip.
- Hill roads can have small landslides after heavy rain; drive in daylight.
- Hotel rates are lower than in winter; see where to stay.
Compare all seasons in best time to visit Udaipur.
Frequently asked questions
Is it good to visit Udaipur in the monsoon?
Yes, if the rains have been good. It's green, cool and quieter than winter, and the lakes are at their best. Keep plans flexible for rain.
Do boat rides run in the monsoon?
Usually, yes, but they pause during heavy rain or storms. Check on the day.
When do Udaipur's lakes fill?
It depends on the rains. In a normal year, Pichola and Fateh Sagar are near full by mid-August.
