Jaisalmer in March
Weather, prices, festivals and what's open in March, with the camps, journeys and experiences that suit the month.
March is a very good month for Jaisalmer: warm days around 33 °C, pleasant evenings, Holi celebrations and shoulder-season prices. Camps begin closing towards the end of the month.
March is the last comfortable month before the heat arrives. Mornings and evenings are lovely, afternoons are warm, and Holi fills the old city lanes with colour. It's a smart choice for travellers who want good weather at lower prices than the winter peak.
Highlights in March
- Holi, the festival of colours, celebrated in the old city
- Shoulder-season prices and fewer crowds
- Warm evenings on the dunes for sunset safaris
- Last chance for most desert camps before they close for summer
What to Pack
Pack sun protection and light cotton clothes, plus a light layer for desert evenings.
| Average high / low | 33 °C / 17 °C |
| Season | Shoulder season |
| Price level | Moderate (shoulder season) |
| Desert camps open | 10 of 10 |
| Our verdict | Very good |
| Good to know | Warming up. Holi. |
Happening in March
Holi
The festival of colours, celebrated with music and dance in the old city lanes.
Desert camps open in March
These camps usually operate in March. Compare them all in our Jaisalmer desert camp guide.
Tour packages for March
Private journeys that work well in March. 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 March
March questions
Is March a good time to visit Jaisalmer?
March is a very good month for Jaisalmer: warm days around 33 °C, pleasant evenings, Holi celebrations and shoulder-season prices. Camps begin closing towards the end of the month.
What is the weather like in Jaisalmer in March?
Expect average highs of about 33 °C and lows of about 17 °C in March. Warming up. Holi. These are long-term averages, so check the forecast before you travel.
Are desert camps open in Jaisalmer in March?
Yes. All the desert camps we list are usually open in March.
Is Jaisalmer expensive in March?
March 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.