Gateway of India
The Gateway of India is a 26-meter tall triumphal arch in Mumbai. Designed by George Wittet in the Indo-Saracenic style, this State Protected Monument opened in 1924. It is one of the 30 most looked-up sights in India on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The monument is open 24 hours daily. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is 19 km from the site, and the distance from the capital, New Delhi, is 1,166 km. The driest period is from January to April, when daily highs range from 27 °C to 29 °C and rainfall is minimal. The wettest months are June through September, with July recording about 926 mm of rain and approximately 30 rainy days.
Visitors can combine this visit with other nearby sights. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is 2 km away, Antilia is 5.8 km away, and Haji Ali Dargah is 7.3 km away. The Elephanta Caves are 11.2 km away, and Dharavi is 13.8 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is July, with about 926 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 543 | 926 | 603 | 400 | 84 | 14 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
