Bibi Ka Maqbara
Aurangabad, India
Bibi Ka Maqbara is a Mughal architecture mausoleum commissioned by Aurangzeb. It is a Monument of National Importance in the Aurangabad district and is one of the 120 sights of India listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is from November to February, when daily highs are between 27 °C and 28 °C and rainfall is minimal. From June to September, the area experiences significant rain, with July seeing about 221 mm and August about 234 mm. The site is 987 km from New Delhi and can be reached via Aurangabad Airport, which is 9 km away, or Shirdi International Airport, located 102 km away.
Visitors can combine a trip to this mausoleum with visits to the Ellora Caves or the Kailasa Temple, Ellora, both of which are about 20 km away. Entry to the site costs ₹200.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 38 °C. The wettest is August, with about 234 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 30 | 34 | 37 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 14 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 176 | 221 | 234 | 221 | 92 | 19 | 10 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
