Humayun's tomb آرامگاه همایون
Delhi, India UNESCO World Heritage Site
Humayun's tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Monument of National Importance in Delhi. This sandstone structure is an example of Mughal architecture and is the 93rd most looked-up sight in India on English Wikipedia. The tomb's inception was in 1560 and is located in the Jangpura tehsil.
Planning a visit
The weather is cooler from November to February, with daily highs between 20 °C and 24 °C and lows between 8 °C and 10 °C. April through June are the hottest months, with temperatures reaching 39 °C. July is the wettest month, with 177 mm of rain and 22 rainy days, while August also sees heavy rain at 170 mm.
The tomb is 5 km from New Delhi and 16 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport. It can be combined with visits to nearby sites such as Purana Qila (1.9 km), India Gate (3 km), Swaminarayan Akshardham (3.4 km), the Supreme Court of India (3.4 km), or Gandhi Smriti (3.7 km). The site is open Monday to Sunday from sunrise to sunset, and also from sunset until 21:00. Entry costs ₹ 40 for Indians and ₹ 600 for foreigners. The tomb covers an area of 0.27 km2 and reaches a height of 42 m.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is July, with about 177 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 24 | 29 | 36 | 39 | 39 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 22 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 16 | 21 | 12 | 15 | 32 | 64 | 177 | 170 | 120 | 11 | 6 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
