Jaisalmer Sparse Monsoon: What It Means for Desert Safari Tourism
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As of 18 October 2026, Jaisalmer is at 26°C and sunny, with a 0% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹114.15/L and diesel ₹99.30/L here today.
Air is moderate today and better than yesterday. Sunny expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Jaisalmer: 78/100 (Fair)
Rank #62 of 273 tracked cities · flat vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Jaisalmer's AQI of 109 took off 20 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2.2 more - leaving 78/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Jaisalmer Today: 109 (Moderate)
Down 220 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
PM10 is driving Jaisalmer's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 4:20 PM IST · next refresh in ~197 min
Live Weather in Jaisalmer Today: 26°C, Sunny
31% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–1 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🏆 Hottest tracked city in Rajasthan today
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~2 min
Jaisalmer Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹114.15 and ₹99.30
Petrol up ₹0.96 yesterday
Jaisalmer Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 5:57 AM · Sunset 5:24 PM · Rahu Kalam 3:59 PM-5:25 PM
Jaisalmer Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Rajasthan are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Jaisalmer Today
Severe: Thundering with Lightning, Hailstorm, Gusty winds(40-50 KMPH) and Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Jaipur in next 3 hours.
Compare Jaisalmer with Nearby Cities
vs Barmer, Phalodi and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Jaisalmer | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaisalmer YOU ARE HERE | — | 109 | — | 26°C | 0% |
| Barmer 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 138 km | 300 | ✗ 175% worse | 25°C | 0% |
| Phalodi 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 147 km | — | — | 25°C | 0% |
| Balotra 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 179 km | — | — | 24°C | 0% |
| Jodhpur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 223 km | 394 | ✗ 261% worse | 25°C | 0% |
| Bikaner 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 267 km | 419 | ✗ 284% worse | 25°C | 0% |
| Pali 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 274 km | 193 | ✗ 77% worse | 26°C | 0% |
Live Jaisalmer Mandi Prices Today
No mandi within 150 km of Jaisalmer has reported recently. See Rajasthan mandi prices → More on Rajasthan →
Jaisalmer PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
356 post offices across 13 PIN codes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Showing 121–150 of 356 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
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Hariyar Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345028 | BO | Delivery |
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Hariyasar Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345025 | BO | Delivery |
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Harnau Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Hatar Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345034 | BO | Delivery |
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Hingolewala Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345022 | BO | Delivery |
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Jagdeeshpura Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345033 | BO | Delivery |
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Jaimla BO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345024 | BO | Delivery |
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Jaisalmer Bsf SO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Jaisalmer Collectorate SO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Jaisalmer Gopa Chowk SO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Jaisalmer HO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | HO | Delivery |
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Jaisalmer Ignp Colony SO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Jaisoorana Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345034 | BO | Delivery |
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Jalora Sonpura Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345025 | BO | Delivery |
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Jambha Gram Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345028 | BO | Delivery |
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Jamra Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345034 | BO | Delivery |
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Jamrau Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Janiya Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Janra Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345034 | BO | Delivery |
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Jasuwa Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345027 | BO | Delivery |
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Jawandh Jooni Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345034 | BO | Delivery |
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Jerat Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Jethwai Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345034 | BO | Delivery |
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Jhabra BO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345021 | BO | Delivery |
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Jhalaria BO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345021 | BO | Delivery |
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Jhalariya Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Jhalora Bhatiyan Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345025 | BO | Delivery |
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Jhinjhinyali BO Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345027 | BO | Delivery |
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Jiyau Khara Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
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Jodha Jaisalmer Division · Rajasthan Circle |
345001 | BO | Delivery |
Gas Price
Recent Earthquakes Near Jaisalmer
Latest: M5.8 near 665km W of Bikaner, Rajasthan, India (17 Oct 2026, 10:37 AM)
- M5.8 · 665km W of Bikaner, Rajasthan, India17 Oct 2026, 10:37 AM
How is Jaisalmer's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Jaisalmer is PM10. Jaisalmer's current AQI of 109 falls in the "Moderate" band (101–200).
Is Jaisalmer's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Jaisalmer is at Moderate today (AQI 109). Sensitive groups (children, elderly, asthma/heart conditions) should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Jaisalmer?
Petrol is ₹114.15/L, diesel ₹99.30/L, for Jaisalmer. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Jaisalmer's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Jaisalmer's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Jaisalmer today?
No - banks in Rajasthan are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Jaisalmer today?
Rahu Kalam in Jaisalmer today runs from 3:59 PM to 5:25 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Jaisalmer's Weather and AQI?
Jaisalmer, the 'Golden City', sits deep in the Thar Desert and is built almost entirely around desert tourism - its living fort is part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan UNESCO World Heritage Site, and camel treks to the Sam sand dunes are one of the most popular desert experiences in India. This is arguably the most weather-defined tourism economy on this list: the desert itself is the product.
Desert Safari Tourism Impact
Camel treks and overnight desert camps run entirely outdoors, and Jaisalmer's summer heat is severe enough that almost the entire desert-tourism trade shuts down or shifts to night safaris between April and June. Track Jaisalmer weather before booking a desert camp or camel trek.
Seasonal Guide
Oct-Mar: Peak Desert Tourism Season - Warm days and cold nights - virtually all desert-safari bookings fall in this window.
Apr-Jun: Extreme Heat - Among the harshest conditions of any Indian tourist destination, regularly past 45°C.
Jul-Sep: Sparse Monsoon - Minimal but locally significant rainfall; check Jaisalmer AQI during dust-storm-prone months.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Rajasthan weather and AQI for how Jaisalmer compares with other cities in the state.