Rajasthan Temperatures Cross 33°C, Rain Forecast This Week

Winter’s grip is loosening across Rajasthan as daytime temperatures climb sharply, with several districts breaching 33°C. A shift in the weather pattern is on the horizon, however, with clouds and light rain expected to return by the end of the week, offering a short-lived respite from the heat.

Heat builds across the desert state

After weeks of a weakening winter, only a faint nip remains at dawn and after sunset. Through the day, the mercury has surged statewide. On Tuesday, multiple western and southern districts, including Chittorgarh, Pali, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jalore, and Phalodi, recorded maximums above 33°C. Many other locations pushed past 30°C, underscoring an early transition to warmer conditions.

Rain and a brief cool-down on the cards

Forecasters at the Jaipur Meteorological Centre indicate a fresh Western Disturbance will begin influencing Rajasthan from Friday. The system is expected to bring increased cloud cover and light showers to scattered areas, likely trimming daytime temperatures for a short spell. The shift follows a weak circulation over the past 24 hours that produced a smattering of drizzle; Dausa stood out with 10 mm of rain.

Jaipur feels the warm-up

Jaipur’s maximum touched 30.2°C on Tuesday—about 3.2°C above the seasonal norm—while the minimum held at 17.2°C, roughly 3.8°C higher than usual. The city is among the many urban centres experiencing a steady build-up of daytime heat ahead of the expected clouding and light rainfall later this week.

District-wise maximums on Tuesday

• Above 33°C: Jodhpur 33.9°C, Jalore 33.8°C, Chittorgarh 33.6°C, Jaisalmer 33.5°C.
• 32–33°C: Bikaner 32.6°C, Churu 32.2°C, Dungarpur 32.4°C, Fatehpur 32.0°C.
• 31–32°C: Kota 31.8°C, Sriganganagar 31.8°C, Nagaur 31.8°C, Pilani 31.2°C, Ajmer 31.5°C, Bhilwara 31.4°C.
• 30–31°C: Alwar 30.5°C, Jaipur 30.2°C, Karauli 30.7°C, Dausa 30.9°C, Jhunjhunu 30.8°C.
• Below 30°C: Sikar 29.0°C, Sirohi 28.4°C, Mount Abu 25.4°C.

What this means for people and the environment

Early-season warmth can accelerate the drying of topsoil and increase water demand across farms and cities. If showers materialize as forecast, brief rainfall could freshen conditions, improve air quality, and provide a modest recharge to soil moisture—especially beneficial for late winter crops. Still, any relief is likely to be temporary, with daytime heat expected to reassert after the disturbance passes.

Residents should prepare for quick weather swings: warmer, sunnier afternoons in the short term; then, from Friday, more cloud and spotty rain with a slight dip in temperatures. Farmers might consider timing irrigation and field work around the forecast showers, while urban dwellers should stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activity during peak afternoon heat.

As Rajasthan edges toward spring, such temperature spikes are becoming a familiar feature of the season’s turn. The upcoming Western Disturbance offers a pause, not a reset—an interlude before the state resumes its steady march toward hotter months ahead.