The ‘Golden City’ Jaisalmer is set on the edge of the Thar Desert. The best time to visit Jaisalmer is from October to March as the temperature lies between 10°c to 27°c and it is the peak tourism season of Jaisalmer. Before planning a Jaisalmer trip the most important point to consider is the best time to travel. Being a desert city, only the winter is considered as the best time to visit Jaisalmer. Neither summer nor the rare rains offer any special advantage and are considered a good time for travel.
Best Time to Visit Jaisalmer
| Seasons | Months | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Summers | April to June | 39°C - 50°C |
| Monsoon | July to September | 19°C - 32°C |
| Winters | October to March | 5°C - 20°C |
Where to Visit in Jaisalmer & When
Winter:
From October to March, it is winter in Jaisalmer and is the best season to visit the desert city. During winter, the temperature drops down to 7 or 8 degrees Celsius, especially in the month of December and January. Sightseeing, camping and other outdoor activities like desert safari, camel ride are also best experienced during the winter season. Also, Jaisalmer Sam Sand Dunes, one of the best places to visit in Jaisalmer gets ready for the colorful Jaisalmer Desert Festival.
Monsoon:
Monsoons are from July to September is a good time to travel Jaisalmer as compared to the summer season, though the place witnesses a very less rainfall during the monsoons, and sometimes no rainfall at all. The limited showers only help to increase the humidity of the area. Even the rare rains are not able to provide any respite from the high temperatures.
Summer:
From April to June is summer in Jaisalmer which is usually hot and harsh, and this extreme weather condition is due to its fair proximity with the Thar Desert. Sightseeing and other tourist activities are not favorable, it is better to avoid visiting, around this time. Jaisalmer Packages are not sought during this season. The maximum daytime temperature can rise up till 44 degrees Celsius. In fact, the highest record is 50 degrees.
