Best Time to Visit Bikaner

October to March is Best Season to Visit Bikaner

Being a desert town, the city experiences extreme weather conditions. However, Winter season from October to March is the best time to visit Bikaner to explore the the most beautiful forts, and palaces. During Winters the weather remains chilly and makes it comfortable for sightseeing. This is also the time for one of the most famous festivals of Bikaner is the Camel Festival held in January. Summers are very hot in Bikaner and should be avoided.

December to February is Peak Season in Bikaner

December to February is the peak tourist season in Bikaner and attracts a considerable number of tourists. January (around Camel Festival) attracts a hunge number of tourists from different parts of the country to partcipate in this event.

Minimum Temperature in Bikaner

6°C

Maximum Temperature in Bikaner

44°C

Present Temperature in Bikaner

Winter Season (October - February):

Usually the city witness the minimum temperature of below 6°C and most of the travelers prefer to visit the region during these months with a drier climate, touring would be a pleasure Mornings and evenings are usually chilly as the temperature comes down but the weather is pleasant in the afternoon for tourists to discover the city. This period is the best time to visit Bikaner. For camel safari also, this period is most ideal. In January, you can also witness the famous two-day Camel Fair.

Summer Season (March - June):

Summers are very hot here as the temperature goes up to around 46 °C during the day. The temperature at night is comparatively less at about 36 °C. Hot winds and dust storms are a common feature in the desert area during this season. Gangaur Festival is celebrated every year in the month of April in Bikaner. The name of the festival is derived from Lord Shiva and Gauri.

Monsoon Season (July - September):

The weather remains unpredictable. Sometimes, it witnesses hailstones also. Avoid visiting Bikaner at this time especially if you are planning to come by road on your own vehicle since there are chances of getting stuck. Throughout the year, there are 26.6 rainfall days, and 310.1mm (12.2") of precipitation is accumulated.