Jaisalmer Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The best travel months for Jaisalmer are November to January. After the pleasant sunny days of these winter months, a suffocating heat spreads out over the land. The dry heat lasts until May, but the monsoon rains that follow bring only wetness and no cooling at all.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Jaisalmer is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 43°C in May to a comfortable 24°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 10°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
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Precipitation and rainy days
Jaisalmer is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 186 mm. The climate in Jaisalmer shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in August, with an average of 60 mm of precipitation over 3 rainy days. In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 1.5 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
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Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Jaisalmer.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 50%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 19%.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Jaisalmer in India
Other facts from our historical weather data:May has an average maximum temperature of 43°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 60 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.
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