Town in Rajasthan, India
Jaisalmer weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Jaisalmer
Nov–Feb is dry and sunny, with cold desert nights. Mar–Oct is hot, up to 45°C in May–June. The Desert Festival is usually in February.
Jaisalmer weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan23°3 mm
- Feb27°5 mm
- Mar33°7 mm
- Apr39°7 mm
- May42°11 mm
- Jun42°25 mm
- Jul40°52 mm
- Aug38°81 mm
- Sep37°31 mm
- Oct36°3 mm
- Nov30°4 mm
- Dec24°4 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C73°F | 8°C46°F | 3 mm | 31% | Pleasant |
| February | 27°C80°F | 11°C53°F | 5 mm | 27% | Pleasant |
| March | 33°C91°F | 18°C64°F | 7 mm | 25% | Hot |
| April | 39°C102°F | 23°C74°F | 7 mm | 23% | Very hot |
| May | 42°C108°F | 27°C81°F | 11 mm | 29% | Very hot |
| June | 42°C108°F | 29°C85°F | 25 mm | 39% | Very hot |
| July | 40°C103°F | 29°C84°F | 52 mm | 48% | Very hot |
| August | 38°C100°F | 27°C81°F | 81 mm | 54% | Very hot |
| September | 37°C99°F | 25°C77°F | 31 mm | 49% | Very hot |
| October | 36°C96°F | 21°C70°F | 3 mm | 30% | Hot |
| November | 30°C85°F | 15°C59°F | 4 mm | 27% | Pleasant |
| December | 24°C75°F | 10°C49°F | 4 mm | 29% | Pleasant |
Best months across India
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (43°C) |
| Goa | Nov–Feb | Apr (32°C) |
| Mumbai | Nov–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Jaipur | Oct–Mar | May (41°C) |
| Agra | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
| Varanasi | Oct–Mar | May (43°C) |
| Rishikesh | Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (40°C) |
| Bangalore | Nov–Mar | Apr (35°C) |
| Udaipur | Oct–Mar | May (40°C) |
| Kochi | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Kolkata | Nov–Feb | Apr (38°C) |
| Hyderabad | Oct–Feb | May (40°C) |
| Manali | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Dharamshala | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (33°C) |
| Leh | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Chennai | Nov–Feb | May (36°C) |
| Pondicherry | Nov–Feb | May (33°C) |
| Varkala | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Hampi | Oct–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Amritsar | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun (43°C) |
| Jodhpur | Oct–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Jaisalmer | Nov–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Pushkar | Oct–Feb | May (41°C) |
| Palolem | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Anjuna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
| Darjeeling | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | May (22°C) |
| Munnar | Oct–Feb | Mar (27°C) |
| Alleppey | Nov–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Andaman Islands | Nov–Apr | Apr (30°C) |
| Shimla | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | May (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Jaisalmer?
Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is dry and sunny, with cold desert nights. Mar–Oct is hot, up to 45°C in May–June. The Desert Festival is usually in February.
When is the rainy season in Jaisalmer?
Rain peaks in August with about 81 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Jaisalmer?
May, with average highs of 42°C (108°F).
How cold does Jaisalmer get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 8°C (46°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Rajasthan Tourism
- Indian Railways (IRCTC)
- Jaisalmer District Administration
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.