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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Jaisalmer is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 10°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Jaisalmer Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
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%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Jaisalmer
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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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