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Jama Masjid, Delhi

India

Best timeOct–Mar

Set inIndia

In season~77°F high

Climate48–100°F

CurrencyINR

LanguageHindi

TimezoneUTC+05:30

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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Feb, Mar, Oct. Go in Jan, Apr for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightOct · 84%

WarmestMay · 100°F

WettestJul

Best windowOct–Mar

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Masjid-i-Jehan-Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid, in Old Delhi area of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. Its builder was the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, between 1644 and 1656, and it was inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari. Situated in the Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad, it served as the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until the demise of the empire in 1857. The Jama Masjid was regarded as a symbolic gesture of Mughal power across India.

Best time to visit

Aim for Oct–Mar, the 6 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

National Museum

Tomb of Safdar Jang

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jama Masjid, Delhi?

The best time to visit Jama Masjid, Delhi is October–March, in India.

Where is Jama Masjid, Delhi?

Jama Masjid, Delhi is in India.

What is Jama Masjid, Delhi known for?

The Masjid-i-Jehan-Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid, in Old Delhi area of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. Its builder was the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, between 1644 and 1656, and it was inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari. Situated in the Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad, it served as the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until the demise of the empire in 1857. The Jama Masjid was regarded as a symbolic gesture of Mughal power across India.

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