VERNACULAR

ARCHITECTURE
OF
RAJASTHAN
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF
RAJASTHAN
 TEMPERATURE RANGES
SUMMER (April to June)
Between 32 degree Celsius and 46 degree Celsius.
The place has an average temperature of 38
degree Celsius.

WINTER (December to March )

From 4 Degree Celsius to 28 Degree Celsius.

MONSOON (July to September)

From 35 degree Celsius to 40 degree Celsius.
Around 90% rains occur during this period.

POST MONSOON (October to

November )
From 33 degree Celsius to 38 degree Celsius.
RAINFALL IN RAJASTHAN

Most of the rainfall is received from the South west monsoon

in the period from July to September. The average number of
rainy days usually varies from 6 to 42 depending on the
dryness of the area. The average annual rainfall ranges
between 200-400 mm and it is as low as 150 mm in extreme
dry zones. In the south eastern part of Rajasthan, rainfall is as
high as 1000mm. There are some parts in western Rajasthan
which receive very little rain and on an average; it is only 100
mm per year. The Aravalli range receives high rainfall and
low temperature throughout the year.
Vernacular Architecture of Rajasthan

Key Features