Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer, India UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jaisalmer Fort is a fort and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was commissioned by Rawal Jaisal in 1156. It is part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan and is a Monument of National Importance. It is the 87th most looked-up sight in India on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Jaisalmer varies. The coolest months are December, January, and February, with daily highs between 22 °C and 26 °C and daily lows between 10 °C and 12 °C. In the spring, temperatures increase, with March reaching 32 °C and April reaching 38 °C. The hottest months are May and June, with daily highs of about 40 °C to 41 °C. Rainfall is minimal from November to April, but increases in the middle of the year. July and August are the wettest months, with approximately 66 mm to 69 mm of rain and up to 11 rainy days.
Jaisalmer Airport is 5 km from the fort. The site is 648 km from New Delhi. Travelers can combine a visit here with other locations in the Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 41 °C. The wettest is August, with about 69 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 22 | 26 | 32 | 38 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 24 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 66 | 69 | 22 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
