Jaisalmer · WinterMonth summary
Jaisalmer weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
48°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
2% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Jaisalmer in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (22°F, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Jaisalmer. February remains slightly better (+1.0 pts).
By trip type
Jaisalmer in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Jaisalmer enjoys 22°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (2% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 48°F | 72°F | 2% | 0.0in | 9.7h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ February | 55°F | 81°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 9.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 66°F | 90°F | 3% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🥵 April | 77°F | 100°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 82°F | 106°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 6.6/10 |
| 🥵 June | 82°F | 104°F | 11% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 6.6/10 |
| 🥵 July | 82°F | 100°F | 24% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 6.1/10 |
| 🥵 August | 79°F | 97°F | 22% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 79°F | 97°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 73°F | 95°F | 4% | 0.0in | 10.2h | 7.2/10 |
| ☀️ November | 63°F | 84°F | 1% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 52°F | 75°F | 1% | 0.0in | 9.9h | 8.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Jaisalmer averages 72°F, 2% rainy days and 9.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Jaisalmer in January
Is January a good time to visit Jaisalmer?
January is an excellent time to visit Jaisalmer (score 8.2/10). With 72°F, 9.7h of sunshine and 2% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Jaisalmer in January?
With 72°F and 9.7h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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