January · India
Best time to visit Jaisalmer in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jaisalmer in January
Average temperature 16°C, 12 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 37% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.1/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- Humidity
- 37%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Jaisalmer scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 16°C, 12 mm of rain, and roughly 14 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.
January in Jaisalmer — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 12 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Jaisalmer at 9.1/10 (2nd of 12), just behind February at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jaisalmer in January?
- In January, Jaisalmer averages 16°C, 12 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Jaisalmer?
- January earns a 9.1/10 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 January?
- Expect about 12 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 37% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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