AI-generatedJaisalmer at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 43°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,040 h
- Rain a year
- 191 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 234 m
Climate in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. May is the warmest month with average highs of 43 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year, Jaisalmer is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jaisalmer
The best time to visit Jaisalmer is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From March to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 43 °C. The wettest month is August with 68 mm of precipitation.
Jaisalmer through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jaisalmer in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 34–43 °C by day
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Jaisalmer in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 37–42 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Jaisalmer in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 32–37 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Jaisalmer in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 24–28 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 36°
- Evening, 20:00: about 30°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
06:4518:19
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:31–07:16 · evening 17:48–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:22–06:31 · evening 18:33–18:42
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Jaisalmer compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 37° at the start of the month to 34° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 37° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 19° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.2 h |
What is the weather like in Jaisalmer in October?
In October, Jaisalmer is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Jaisalmer.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 34 min06:45 – 18:19
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 8 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Jaisalmer
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Jaisalmer: score 98 against 48. In January, days are 13 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 37° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h | 8.4 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 8 mm | 3 mm |
| Muggy days | 4 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jaisalmer month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
98January24° · 8.4 h
In January, Jaisalmer is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer in January94February28° · 8.6 h
In February, Jaisalmer is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer in February57March34° · 8.7 h
In March, Jaisalmer is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer in March50April39° · 9.6 h
In April, Jaisalmer is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer in April50May43° · 10.0 h
In May, Jaisalmer is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer in May50June42° · 9.0 h
In June, Jaisalmer is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 19 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer in June39July39° · 6.9 h
In July, Jaisalmer is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 48 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer in July35August37° · 6.2 h
In August, Jaisalmer is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 68 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer in August46September37° · 7.7 h
In September, Jaisalmer is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 22 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer in September48October37° · 8.5 h
In October, Jaisalmer is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer in October69November32° · 8.3 h
In November, Jaisalmer is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer in November97December26° · 8.2 h
In December, Jaisalmer is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jaisalmer
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (10°), the warmest in June (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 116 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 98 | 24° | 10° | 8.4 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 28° | 13° | 8.6 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 57 | 34° | 19° | 8.7 h | 1 | 2 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 39° | 24° | 9.6 h | 1 | 3 |
| MayMay | 50 | 43° | 27° | 10.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 42° | 28° | 9.0 h | 2 | 19 |
| JulyJul | 39 | 39° | 28° | 6.9 h | 6 | 48 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 37° | 26° | 6.2 h | 7 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 46 | 37° | 25° | 7.7 h | 3 | 22 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 37° | 22° | 8.5 h | 1 | 8 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 32° | 17° | 8.3 h | 1 | 2 |
| DecemberDec | 97 | 26° | 11° | 8.2 h | 0 | 1 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
26.92° N, 70.90° E · 234 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Jaisalmer
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.5 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Jaisalmer, 73 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Jaisalmer: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Jaisalmer has about one rainy day with 8 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Jaisalmer
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Jaisalmer
How breezy and how cloudy Jaisalmer is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Jaisalmer typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 8 % of the sky over Jaisalmer: mostly clear, with about 8.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Jaisalmer
How often the day gets hot in Jaisalmer (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Jaisalmer has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 37 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Jaisalmer
Weather for your travel dates
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Jaisalmer in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Jaisalmer has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 42 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 36
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 38 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 98
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 15 min
- Distance
- 6,440 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +91
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Jaisalmer vs Rahim Yar Khan
In October the holiday weather in Jaisalmer and Rahim Yar Khan is about equally good (score 48 vs 49). During the day Rahim Yar Khan is 1 °C cooler than Jaisalmer.
| in October | Jaisalmer | Rahim Yar Khan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 48 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 36° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Jaisalmer
When is the best time to visit Jaisalmer?
The best time to visit Jaisalmer is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jaisalmer?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 43 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Jaisalmer?
The wettest month is August with 68 mm of precipitation. The driest month is December with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jaisalmer get?
Jaisalmer gets around 3,040 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.0 hours a day; in August there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Jaisalmer in?
Jaisalmer is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jaisalmer?
A nonstop flight from London to Jaisalmer takes about 8 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,440 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jaisalmer?
Jaisalmer has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 98) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 50, summer holidays 36, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 98.