Jaisalmer in July
Weather, prices, festivals and what's open in July, with the camps, journeys and experiences that suit the month.
July brings the light monsoon to Jaisalmer: about 5 rain days, days around 38 °C, greener dunes, Teej celebrations and some of the best prices of the year. Many camps are closed.
The monsoon reaches Jaisalmer lightly, with a handful of rainy days that wash the sandstone and turn the desert faintly green. The heat eases a little, Teej brings colour to the city, and prices are low. It's an offbeat, good-value season.
Highlights in July
- Teej celebrations, with swings, songs and green lehariya saris
- Rain-washed sandstone and a greener desert
- Excellent hotel deals
- Dramatic monsoon skies over the Fort
What to Pack
Pack light cotton, a compact umbrella and sandals that can get wet.
| Average high / low | 38 °C / 27 °C |
| Season | Monsoon |
| Price level | Lowest of the year (best value) |
| Desert camps open | 0 of 10 |
| Our verdict | Good |
| Good to know | Light rain (~5 rain days) and Teej. |
Happening in July
Teej (Monsoon Festival)
Women in green lehariya saris, swings and songs celebrate the arrival of the monsoon. A reason to visit in the off-season.
Stays for July
Most desert camps close in July. A city hotel or resort with a pool, plus an evening safari, is the way to go. See where to stay in Jaisalmer.
Tour packages for July
Private journeys that work well in July. See all Jaisalmer tour packages.
July questions
Is July a good time to visit Jaisalmer?
July brings the light monsoon to Jaisalmer: about 5 rain days, days around 38 °C, greener dunes, Teej celebrations and some of the best prices of the year. Many camps are closed.
What is the weather like in Jaisalmer in July?
Expect average highs of about 38 °C and lows of about 27 °C in July. Light rain (~5 rain days) and Teej. These are long-term averages, so check the forecast before you travel.
Are desert camps open in Jaisalmer in July?
Most desert camps are closed in July. Stay in a city hotel or resort and take an evening safari to the dunes instead.
Is Jaisalmer expensive in July?
July is monsoon, and prices are lowest of the year (best value). Weekends, public holidays and festival dates cost more. Our pages show a season-adjusted estimate for your exact dates.