Gwalior Fort
Gwalior, India
Gwalior Fort is a fortress featuring the architecture of India. It is a Monument of National Importance and a tentative World Heritage Site. It is one of the 56 most looked-up sights in India on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather changes throughout the year. May is the hottest month, with daily highs of about 41 °C and lows of about 27 °C. April is also warm, with highs of about 38 °C and lows of about 22 °C. The rainy season is most prominent in July, which has about 252 mm of rain over 23 days, followed by August with about 237 mm of rain over 21 days and September with about 175 mm of rain over 13 days. For cooler temperatures, December and January offer daily highs of about 22 °C to 23 °C and lows between 9 °C and 10 °C.
To reach the fort, travelers can use Gwalior Airport, which is 9 km away. The site is 281 km from New Delhi. Noida International Airport is also an option, located 224 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 41 °C. The wettest is July, with about 252 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 22 | 26 | 32 | 38 | 41 | 39 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 77 | 252 | 237 | 175 | 30 | 12 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
