Jaisalmer in January
Weather, prices, festivals and what's open in January, with the camps, journeys and experiences that suit the month.
January is one of the best months to visit Jaisalmer: sunny days around 24 °C, cold desert nights near 8 °C, clear skies and every desert camp open. It's peak season, so book early.
January is the heart of Jaisalmer's winter. Days are bright and comfortable for long walks through the Fort and havelis, and nights on the dunes are crisp and full of stars. After the New Year rush ends on 2 January, the month settles into a calmer rhythm while still offering peak-season weather.
Highlights in January
- Clearest skies of the year for stargazing in the Thar
- Republic Day (26 January) is a public holiday, so expect busier weekends
- Great light for photographing the Fort and havelis
- Comfortable for full-day trips to Tanot and Longewala
What to Pack
Pack a proper warm jacket, a hat and thermals for camp nights, which can fall to around 5 °C on the open dunes.
| Average high / low | 24 °C / 8 °C |
| Season | Peak season |
| Price level | Highest of the year (peak season) |
| Desert camps open | 10 of 10 |
| Our verdict | Excellent |
| Good to know | Coldest month. Camp nights can approach 5 °C. |
Happening in January
Christmas & New Year on the Dunes
Gala dinners, bonfires and folk performances under the winter stars. This is the busiest week of the year, so book well ahead.
Desert camps open in January
These camps usually operate in January. Compare them all in our Jaisalmer desert camp guide.
Tour packages for January
Private journeys that work well in January. 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 January
January questions
Is January a good time to visit Jaisalmer?
January is one of the best months to visit Jaisalmer: sunny days around 24 °C, cold desert nights near 8 °C, clear skies and every desert camp open. It's peak season, so book early.
What is the weather like in Jaisalmer in January?
Expect average highs of about 24 °C and lows of about 8 °C in January. Coldest month. Camp nights can approach 5 °C. These are long-term averages, so check the forecast before you travel.
Are desert camps open in Jaisalmer in January?
Yes. All the desert camps we list are usually open in January.
Is Jaisalmer expensive in January?
January is peak season, and prices are highest of the year (peak season). Weekends, public holidays and festival dates cost more. Our pages show a season-adjusted estimate for your exact dates.