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Jaisalmer, India · Temperate

Jaisalmer: best months to visit

February (9.3/10) · June (2.2/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 26.92°N · 70.91°E
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February
Depends on your goals
9.3/10
☀️ Feb
Top score (9.3/10)
🌤️ Nov
Alt. (9.2/10)
Jun
Plus rude (2.2/10)
🏛️ Heritage☀️ Dry climate
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Decide

When to visit Jaisalmer?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Jaisalmer, February and November clearly stand out. June concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 February · 9.3 November · 9.2 December · 8.7 January · 8.6 ⚠️ June · 2.2
8.6
Jan
9.3
Feb
8.6
Mar
3.2
Apr
2.2
May
2.2
Jun
2.3
Jul
4.6
Aug
4.8
Sep
5.1
Oct
9.2
Nov
8.7
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Jaisalmer offers 5 comfortable months, with 4 months to avoid (April, May, June, July). The gap is sharp: 9.3 in February vs 2.2 in June.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 5 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →9°C22°C2%0.2mm7.4h8.6/10Best period
☀️ February →13°C27°C1%0.1mm8.2h9.3/10Best period
☀️ March →19°C32°C2%0.1mm8.3h8.6/10Best period
🌧️ April →25°C38°C1%0.0mm8.8h3.2/10Tough conditions
🌧️ May →28°C41°C4%0.2mm8.7h2.2/10Tough conditions
🌧️ June →28°C40°C8%0.8mm8.5h2.2/10Tough conditions
🌧️ July →28°C38°C16%2.4mm7.6h2.3/10Tough conditions
🌥️ August →26°C36°C15%2.7mm7.6h4.6/10Decent period
🌥️ September →26°C36°C8%1.2mm8.1h4.8/10Decent period
🌥️ October →23°C35°C3%0.2mm7.7h5.1/10Decent period
☀️ November →17°C29°C1%0.1mm7.6h9.2/10Best period
☀️ December →11°C24°C1%0.1mm7.4h8.7/10Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Mar
Good transition
Oct
Tough period
Apr · May · Jun · Jul
🌡️ Detailed conditions (February)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
5.8 · Moderate
💧 Humidity feel
3°C · Dry
☔ Rain
1% · 0.1 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.2h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Jaisalmer

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min18°20°22°24°26°28°30°32°34°36°201620172018201920202021202220232024202534.1° — decade peak (2018)+-0.44°C / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏛️ Heritage🍴 Gastronomy☔ Indoor sights
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

🎟️ Activities & tours · Jaisalmer

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · India

🗣️LanguageHindi
💶CurrencyIndian Rupee (₹)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMay · 41°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 22°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 16%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location

Where is Jaisalmer ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Temperate climate with a 9.3 → 2.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
26.92°N · 70.91°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Jaisalmer?
February is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 13.0°C lows, 8.2h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of February & November offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Jaisalmer get in February?
Jaisalmer averages 8.2 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Jaisalmer?
May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Jaisalmer in February?
In February, overnight lows reach 13.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Jaisalmer good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Jaisalmer scores 8.4/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 8.9/10.
When should you avoid Jaisalmer?
May is the most difficult month to visit Jaisalmer, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.