Published Date: October 30, 2024
Jaisalmer is a beautiful heritage-rich and culture-inclined city in Rajasthan, India. It is located almost 600 kilometers away from the state capital—Jaipur. It was founded in the 1100s AD by the Rajput king “Jaisal Singh Bhati” and hence, later named “Jaisalmer,” meaning the “Fort of Jaisal.”
There are plenty of places to visit in Jaisalmer—the Jaisalmer Fort, Jain temples, Jaisalmer War Museum, Gadisar Lake, Tanot Mata, Lodhruva, Akal Fossil Park Museum, Thar Heritage Museum, Desert Culture Centre & Museum, etc. In the tourist world, this city is popularly called the “Golden City” of Rajasthan owing to yellow sandstone-made forts and temples.
Besides this sightseeing, you can engage in a Jain temple tour (visiting seven Jain temples in a day), a cultural tour of small villages in and around, a heritage tour of UNESCO sites, etc. However, apart from these things to do in Jaisalmer—there is one more special thing—witnessing the Desert Festival. It is one of the unique festivals celebrated in the Indian Desert. It includes camel races, folk dances, turban-tying competitions, gair and fire dances, and kalbelia dances.
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You can explore this city almost throughout the year. Still, you can cherish it at its best only during particular times or months. So, if you ask us, “Is there a best time to visit Jaisalmer?”—well, our answer is yes. Before we get into those best months, let’s touch base on their weather or climate.
Temperatures and Seasons in Jaisalmer
As it is located in the heart of the great Indian Desert, the Thar, it experiences an arid climate. So, the summers are pretty hot with about 25 °C to 40 °C, and extend from April to June. On the other hand, the winters are quite dry, with about −5 °C to 23 °C, and extend from late November to February. The monsoon season with average rainfall extends from July to September.
What is the best time to visit Jaisalmer Rajasthan?
Based on the climate, the best time to admire the city is winter and spring. So they become the peak times of the year with the highest footfalls or tourists. The next best time (shoulder season) is the monsoon, as it experiences moderate or mild rainfall, which is manageable for tourists. Apparently, summer becomes the worst time to tour this city as the temperatures are very hot and sunny.
- The peak travel season to visit for the Jaisalmer trip
From October to late February or March is the peak time for sightseeing and outdoor activities in this city. The temperature during these months does not exceed 23 °C, as said earlier. However, it gets cold as the night approaches. Visiting the famous forts, tasting the authentic cuisines, and discovering their culture, etc. are best done during these months. Remember, the desert festival occurs in February.
- The low travel season
If you want to swelter yourself, visit in the summer months between April and August. This constitutes the worst time of the year for this city, as you cannot do anything other than stay back in your A/C rooms. So, avoid planning a trip to Jaisalmer in these months.
- The shoulder season
As you’re all aware, a shoulder season falls between the peak and low season for travel. In this case, the shoulder months for Jaisalmer are between July and September. The ambiance is serene, the footfalls are low, the climate is pleasing, and the expenses are economical. As a whole, you get the best experience visiting places.
According to travel experts, the best month to visit Jaisalmer is September. The climate is neither too cold nor too rainy—thus, best for touring. And you can save on costs before they get expensive for the upcoming peak season.
Conclusion
Now that you know the ins and outs of climate conditions, seasons, and the right time to visit, you can start your planning and preparations for touring this wonderful golden city in Rajasthan.
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