Ranthambore (Sawai Madhopur) weather in November
India

November in Ranthambore: warm, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.
#4 of 12 months in Ranthambore · #449 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Ranthambore in November
Other months in Ranthambore
Ranthambore's forum flags January mornings as genuinely cold and foggy enough to cut into safari visibility, with temperatures dropping into the single digits before sunrise. Regulars are split on tiger sightings this time of year — winter's cooler temperatures keep tigers near waterholes and sunny spots, which helps, but many still rate October, November and February as the stronger overall window.
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Ranthambore climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.3 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 60% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 138 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Ranthambore in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter safari season(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Ranthambore's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherRanthambore's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Ranthambore in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Safari permits and zone lottery
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyEvery drive is a permit, sold online by the forest department, and the zone is allotted rather than chosen — you cannot buy your way into the good ones. Book the moment the window opens. Source ↗
- Season
Winter safari season
1 Nov – 28 FebDry seasonCrowdedThe comfortable months and therefore the full ones: lodges booked out, permits gone weeks ahead. Morning drives leave in the dark and the open jeep at six is colder than anyone packs for.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Ranthambore — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Ranthambore in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Ranthambore?
- November in Ranthambore: warm, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Ranthambore on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Ranthambore in November?
- In November, Ranthambore averages a daily high of 27.6°C and a low of 15.1°C, with about 8.8 mm of rain over roughly 0.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ranthambore in November?
- Ranthambore has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 138 in November.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — November
Within 300 km: Jaipur's Diwali in the bazaars on 8 Nov, and Agra's Taj night viewing on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.