Rajasthan Weather Update: IMD Predicts Dry Spell for Next Week as Monsoon Weakens

July 14, 2026

Jaipur: The Southwest Monsoon has weakened across Rajasthan, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting mostly dry weather across the state for the next one week. According to the Jaipur Meteorological Centre, no significant rainfall activity is expected in most districts due to weak monsoon circulation and the absence of active weather systems.

Weather conditions remained largely dry across Rajasthan during the past 24 hours, though strong winds were reported at some places. Phalodi recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 41°C, while Ajmer registered the lowest minimum temperature at 24.9°C.

Weak Monsoon Activity Across Rajasthan

The IMD has predicted predominantly dry weather in western Rajasthan, especially across districts under the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions, for the next seven days.

In eastern Rajasthan, dry conditions are also expected to continue for the next five to six days. However, isolated light rainfall may occur in parts of Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu and nearby areas on July 14 and 15. Some parts of the Udaipur division may witness scattered showers on July 16 and 17.

The weather department said the ongoing dry spell is mainly due to a weak monsoon circulation and the lack of favourable upper-air weather systems required for widespread rainfall.

Dust Winds Likely, Monsoon Revival Expected After July 20

The IMD has warned of gusty dust-laden winds with speeds of 30–40 kmph in several areas of the Jodhpur and Bikaner divisions over the next two to three days.

Meteorologists have indicated that a fresh low-pressure system may develop over the Bay of Bengal around July 20, which could strengthen monsoon activity after moving inland. The revival may bring rainfall to several districts of Rajasthan and provide relief from heat and humidity.

The expected rainfall improvement is also likely to benefit farmers during the ongoing kharif crop season.

Monsoon Arrived Late in Rajasthan This Year

The Southwest Monsoon entered Rajasthan on July 2, 2026, which was seven days later than its normal arrival date. This was the eighth time in the last 27 years that the monsoon reached the state in July.

According to long-term IMD records, Rajasthan received its highest-ever monsoon rainfall in 1917, when the state recorded 844.2 mm rainfall, around 94 per cent above the seasonal average. The 2025 monsoon season was the second wettest on record, with 715.9 mm rainfall, while the state’s long-term seasonal average remains 435.6 mm.