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Jaisalmer in February: a fine time to go

Excellent time to visit · fit score 96/100Crowds: peakStays ~30% pricier than peak

February: comfortable 27°C days — and inside the recommended window.

February is the last month of Jaisalmer's season (October – February), so the weather is on the turn and rates start to ease. Warm days around 27°C, nights near 14°C, almost no rain. Stays run about 30% above the usual rate this month.

The season ends with February; March is outside the recommended window. The season runs to the end of March, next month. The heat usually builds in April, 2 months away.

2 days in Jaisalmer in February · from ₹6,665 for two

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What the weather actually does

10-year average · Jaisalmer

Warm days around 27°C, nights near 14°C, almost no rain.

Day27°
Night14°
Rain days<1
day-to-night rangerain daysData: Open-Meteo (CC-BY 4.0)

Before you book February

Conditions specific to Jaisalmer this month.

Heads up

Desert Festival

Jaisalmer Desert Festival (January/February 3-day event) — camel polo, turban tying, Mr. Desert competition. Hotels book out early; reserve 6–8 weeks ahead.

What a day in Jaisalmer looks like

The things most people actually do here, by time of day.

Morning

  • Jaisalmer Living Fort — Jain temples & royal quarter2h 30m · moderate
  • Patwon Ki Haveli five-mansion complex1h 30m · easy
  • Gadisar Lake sunrise boat ride1h · easy

Afternoon

  • Kuldhara abandoned ghost village1h 30m · easy
  • Bada Bagh cenotaphs & desert landscape1h · easy

Evening

  • Sam Sand Dunes camel safari at dusk2h 30m · moderate
  • Desert camp — folk music, bonfire & stargazing3h · easy

About 13h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.

What a February trip costs · 2 days, total for two

Budget

₹6,665 for two

  • Stay · 1n₹1,638
  • Food₹2,600
  • Local + entry₹2,000
  • Buffer₹427

Mid-range

₹14,748 for two

  • Stay · 1n₹3,822
  • Food₹6,000
  • Local + entry₹3,900
  • Buffer₹1,026

Luxury

₹44,037 for two

  • Stay · 1n₹19,942
  • Food₹14,000
  • Local + entry₹6,900
  • Buffer₹3,195

February multiplier already applied (1.30× on stays). Covers stay with GST, food, local transport, entry & activities, 8% buffer for two people sharing one room — the same figures the planner opens on. Excludes travel to Jaisalmer. How we price this

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A February plan, day by day

2 days in Jaisalmer for February, at this month's stay rates.

  1. 1🎭 Cultural Day4.5h out
    • Kuldhara abandoned ghost village · afternoon, 1.5h
    • Desert camp — folk music, bonfire & stargazing · evening, 3h

    Landing in a living museum — the architecture greets you before you even unpack.

  2. 2🏛️ Heritage Day6h out
    • Jaisalmer Living Fort — Jain temples & royal quarter · morning, 2.5h
    • Patwon Ki Haveli five-mansion complex · morning, 1.5h
    • Gadisar Lake sunrise boat ride · morning, 1h
    • Bada Bagh cenotaphs & desert landscape · afternoon, 1h

    Final day in Jaisalmer — these sites are clustered to minimise backtracking — history in a logical sequence.

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Getting to Jaisalmer

Usually the biggest line in the budget — and the one the estimate above leaves out.

Delhi → Jaisalmer

train · 17h

₹850

1 way / person

Jodhpur → Jaisalmer

cab · 5h

₹5,500

1 way / person

Cheapest listed route is Delhi → Jaisalmer by train. Return for two works out to about ₹3,400 — so a whole trip lands near ₹10,065 for two, travel included.

Fares are typical one-way estimates per person from Jaisalmer's common gateways, not live prices — book early and expect festival months to run higher.

What you’ll actually do in Jaisalmer

All of these are open in February.

  • Living fort tour & sunset view
  • Sam sand dunes camel safari
  • Desert camp under stars
  • Patwon Ki Haveli complex
  • Kuldhara abandoned village mystery
  • Salim Singh Ki Haveli
  • Desert Cultural Centre & museum
  • Gadisar Lake boat ride
  • Bada Bagh cenotaphs
  • Thar Desert jeep safari
  • Jaisalmer War Museum
  • Folklore Museum

Within reach: Jaisalmer Fort · Sam Sand Dunes · Patwon Ki Haveli · Gadisar Lake · Kuldhara.

Packing for February

  • Light layers and a jacket for the evenings.
  • Sunscreen and a cap for long days outdoors.
  • A warm layer for desert nights, which get cold even when the days are warm.

February questions, answered

Is February a good time to visit Jaisalmer?

Yes — February is a good month for Jaisalmer: it sits at the edge of the recommended season (October – February), and warm days around 27°C, nights near 14°C, almost no rain. Tourisma's fit score for February is 96/100.

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How much does a trip to Jaisalmer cost in February?

A typical 2-day trip for two costs from ₹6,665 (budget) to ₹44,037 (luxury), excluding travel to Jaisalmer. Seasonally adjusted for February.

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When is the best time to visit Jaisalmer?

The best months are January, February, November. From February: The season ends with February; March is outside the recommended window. The season runs to the end of March, next month. The heat usually builds in April, 2 months away.

What is there to do in Jaisalmer?

Living fort tour & sunset view. Sam sand dunes camel safari. Desert camp under stars. Patwon Ki Haveli complex. Kuldhara abandoned village mystery. Salim Singh Ki Haveli. Jaisalmer is the nearest railhead, 2 km away.

Elsewhere in India in February

Also in season this month, from Tourisma's ranking of all 238 destinations for February.

Where to go in India in February

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