Jaisalmer guide
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

Jaisalmer in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Jaisalmer are February, March, November and December. In January, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
16°C
Rainfall
1 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Jaisalmer is typically mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 16°C with about 1mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Jaisalmer in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Kingdom of Jaisalmer
The Kingdom of Jaisalmer was a kingdom in the far-western part of present-day Rajasthan, India, from the mid-12th century CE until 1947. In 1156 CE, Rawal Jaisal moved his capital
Jaisalmer Assembly constituency
Jaisalmer Assembly constituency is one of the 200 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Rajasthan state in India. It is part of Jaisalmer district.
Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples
Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples is a group of seven Śvetāmbara Jain temples inside Jaisalmer Fort in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO as part of Hil
Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is one of the very few "living forts" in the world, as nearly one fourth of the old city's
Jaisalmer Wind Park
The Jaisalmer Wind Park is India's second largest and globally the fifth-largest operational onshore wind farm. This project is located in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, Western In
Gadisar Lake
Gadisar Lake is an artificial lake in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. It was built by the founder of Jaisalmer, Rawal Jaisal Bhati in 1156 AD and later rebuilt by his successor Rawal

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Jaisalmer in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Jaisalmer?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Jaisalmer's best months are generally February, March, November and December.

What is the weather like in Jaisalmer in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 16°C. Rainfall averages about 1mm for the month. In short, mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

What should I pack for Jaisalmer in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: mild, a mix of layers and a light jacket works well; very little rain.

What is there to do in Jaisalmer in January?+

Popular things to do include Kingdom of Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer Assembly constituency, Jaisalmer Fort Jain temples and Jaisalmer Fort. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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