August · India
Best time to visit Jaisalmer in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jaisalmer in August
Average temperature 31°C, 172 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
3.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 31°C
- Rainfall
- 172 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Jaisalmer scores 3.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 31°C, 172 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Jaisalmer rises from the Thar as a honey-gold fort city-haveli carvings, camel camps, and desert sunsets at the edge of Rajasthan. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
August in Jaisalmer — the hardest end of the year
August averages 31°C (87°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 172 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 3.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 5.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jaisalmer in August?
- In August, Jaisalmer averages 31°C, 172 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Jaisalmer?
- August earns a 3.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jaisalmer in August?
- Expect about 172 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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