Iron pillar of Delhi
The Iron pillar of Delhi is a 7-meter tall iron victory column and archaeological site. It is located within the Qutb complex and is a Monument of National Importance.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler months from November to February, when daily highs range from 22 °C to 23 °C. Between March and May, temperatures rise to highs of 29 °C to 39 °C. The rainy season occurs from June to September, with the heaviest rainfall in July and August.
Visitors can reach the site via Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, which is 9 km away. The pillar is 10 km from New Delhi. While visiting, you can also see the Qutb Minar, Lotus Temple, Gandhi Smriti, Humayun's tomb, or Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is July, with about 191 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 23 | 29 | 36 | 39 | 38 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 22 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 22 | 13 | 16 | 35 | 71 | 191 | 181 | 127 | 12 | 7 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
