Best time to visit Jaisalmer, India

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The best time to visit Jaisalmer is November

Are you looking for the best time to visit Jaisalmer? Well, you’re in the right place! Although Jaisalmer is a great destination to visit almost all year round, November is the best time to go due to its perfect climate conditions. Around this time of year, flights and accommodation can also be cheaper as it is outside of key peak holiday seasons if you book well enough in advance.

In summer, temperatures can reach as high as 43℃ (110℉) in the middle of the day. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Jaisalmer is around 9℃ (48℉).

The days are longest in Jaisalmer in June, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Jaisalmer in August – It’s the wettest month of the year.

Learn everything you need to know to help you decide when to go to Jaisalmer below, and don’t forget to use the awesome travel tools we know and love to help you find the best deals and make booking your vacation a breeze!

Warmest month

June

Least rainfall

December

Most daylight

June

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Jaisalmer seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Jaisalmer as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Jaisalmer is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Jaisalmer

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Jaisalmer for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Jaisalmer climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Jaisalmer for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Jaisalmer in January

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average humidity: 32%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jaisalmer in January, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Jaisalmer in February

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 27%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jaisalmer in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Jaisalmer in March

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 23%
  • Average sunny days: 28 days
  • Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 3 days
28 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jaisalmer in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Jaisalmer in April

  • Average temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average high temperature: 38℃ (100℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average humidity: 20%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 3 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
3 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jaisalmer in April, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.


Jaisalmer in May

  • Average temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
  • Average high temperature: 42℃ (107℉)
  • Average low temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average humidity: 25%
  • Average sunny days: 29 days
  • Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 1 days
29 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jaisalmer in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.


Jaisalmer in June

  • Average temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
  • Average high temperature: 41℃ (106℉)
  • Average low temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
  • Average humidity: 37%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 2 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
2 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jaisalmer in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.


Jaisalmer in July

  • Average temperature: 35℃ (94℉)
  • Average high temperature: 39℃ (102℉)
  • Average low temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average humidity: 47%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 6 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jaisalmer in July, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.


Jaisalmer in August

  • Average temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average high temperature: 37℃ (98℉)
  • Average low temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average humidity: 51%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 7 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jaisalmer in August, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.


Jaisalmer in September

  • Average temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
  • Average high temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
  • Average low temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average humidity: 42%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 4 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jaisalmer in September, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.

Jaisalmer in October

  • Average temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average high temperature: 35℃ (95℉)
  • Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average humidity: 26%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 1 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jaisalmer in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Jaisalmer in November

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (67℉)
  • Average humidity: 26%
  • Average sunny days: 29 days
  • Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 1 days
29 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jaisalmer in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Jaisalmer in December

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 27%
  • Average sunny days: 30 days
  • Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 0 days
30 days
of pure sunshine
0 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Jaisalmer in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Jaisalmer is usually June, where temperatures tend to rise to around 42℃ (107℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Jaisalmer is generally around December. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in December first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Jaisalmer is generally around August, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of August too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Jaisalmer, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in June are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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