The climate of Rajasthan shows variation because of its large geographical area and regional disparity found in the factors which determine the climate. Rajasthan is located in the north western part of India, and thus, it is more prone to different climatic changes, while the western part of Rajasthan is dry and infertile, the south – western part is hilly and wet.
The climate of Rajasthan varies throughout the state. In the desert areas, it is usually hot and dry in summer and cold in winter. Towards the Aravalli range, to the west, both rainfall and humidity are low. While towards the east, weather is characterized by greater humidity and more rainfall. In short, the climate of Rajasthan is dry – sub – tropical monsoon type.