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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

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

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

For more details, please visit our Jaisalmer Precipitation page.

Forecast for Jaisalmer

Wed   Dec 18
24°C | 7°C
NE 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 19
23°C | 7°C
NE 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Dec 20
23°C | 7°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Jaisalmer in India

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Jaisalmer?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 43°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Jaisalmer?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 24°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Jaisalmer?
    August tops the wettest month list with 60 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Jaisalmer?
    December is the driest month with 2 mm of precipitation.

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