Jama Masjid, Delhi
Jama Masjid is a mosque in Delhi, India, commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1656. Built from sandstone, the structure reaches a height of 40 m and features Islamic architecture. It is one of the most looked-up sights in India, ranking 51st among the country's sights and 120th among the sights on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather in Delhi varies by month. For cooler weather, visit between November and February, when daily highs are between 20 °C and 27 °C and lows are between 8 °C and 14 °C. April and May are the hottest months, with daily highs of 36 °C and 39 °C. The rainiest months are July and August, with rainfall reaching about 173 mm and 171 mm.
The mosque is 5 km from New Delhi. Hindon Airport is 14 km away, and Indira Gandhi International Airport is 17 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the mosque with visits to the Red Fort (0.9 km), Shahjahanabad (1.1 km), or Raj Ghat and associated memorials (2.0 km). Other nearby sights include Jantar Mantar (3.1 km) and the Supreme Court of India (3.2 km). The mosque is open Monday to Sunday from 07:00 to 12:00 and 13:30 to 18:30.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is July, with about 173 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 23 | 29 | 36 | 39 | 39 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 22 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 16 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 31 | 64 | 173 | 171 | 118 | 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.
