Jaisalmer in February
Weather, prices, festivals and what's open in February, with the camps, journeys and experiences that suit the month.
February is an excellent time to visit Jaisalmer: warm days around 28 °C, cool nights, and the Desert Festival (expected 18–20 February 2027). Festival dates cost more and sell out early.
February brings warmer days and the biggest event in Jaisalmer's calendar, the Desert Festival (Maru Mahotsav). Outside the festival dates it's one of the most pleasant months of the year, with fewer crowds than December and nights that are cool rather than cold.
Highlights in February
- The Desert Festival: camel races, Mr Desert and a full-moon finale at Sam
- Comfortable weather for both the city and the dunes
- Shoulder-season prices outside the festival dates
- All desert camps still open
What to Pack
Bring light layers for the day and a fleece or jacket for evenings on the dunes.
| Average high / low | 28 °C / 11 °C |
| Season | Shoulder season |
| Price level | Moderate (shoulder season) |
| Desert camps open | 10 of 10 |
| Our verdict | Excellent |
| Good to know | Desert Festival. |
Happening in February
Desert Festival (Maru Mahotsav) 2027
Three days of camel races and camel dances, turban-tying and moustache contests, Mr. Desert, folk music and a full-moon finale on the Sam dunes. Stays fill up early.
Desert camps open in February
These camps usually operate in February. Compare them all in our Jaisalmer desert camp guide.
Tour packages for February
Private journeys that work well in February. See all Jaisalmer tour packages.
The Royal Thar
Our most-loved journey: the Golden Fort by day, then a night under canvas on the dunes.
Golden City Escape
A short, unhurried stay in the old city: havelis, cenotaphs and the Fort lit up at night.
Grand Jaisalmer
The complete Golden City in palace comfort, with a day on the border and a night on the dunes.
Experiences in February
February questions
Is February a good time to visit Jaisalmer?
February is an excellent time to visit Jaisalmer: warm days around 28 °C, cool nights, and the Desert Festival (expected 18–20 February 2027). Festival dates cost more and sell out early.
What is the weather like in Jaisalmer in February?
Expect average highs of about 28 °C and lows of about 11 °C in February. Desert Festival. These are long-term averages, so check the forecast before you travel.
Are desert camps open in Jaisalmer in February?
Yes. All the desert camps we list are usually open in February.
Is Jaisalmer expensive in February?
February is shoulder season, and prices are moderate (shoulder season). Weekends, public holidays and festival dates cost more. Our pages show a season-adjusted estimate for your exact dates.