Purana Qila
Purana Qila is a fortification in Delhi, India. It is a Monument of National Importance and is part of the Seven Cities of Delhi. This 1500 m long site was commissioned by Sher Shah Suri and is one of the most looked-up sights in India.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest in May and June, with daily highs of 39 °C. For cooler temperatures, January offers highs of 20 °C and lows of 8 °C. The wettest months are July and August, which see about 175 mm and 170 mm of rain. The driest months are November and December, which see about 6 mm and 7 mm of rain. Other months like March and April have daily highs between 29 °C and 36 °C, while October has highs of 32 °C. The site is open from 09:00 to 17:00. Entry costs ₹5 for Indians and ₹100 for foreigners, and wheelchair access is available.
Purana Qila is 3 km from New Delhi and 16 km from both Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad and Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. It is located near several other landmarks, including India Gate and the Supreme Court of India, which are both 1.5 km away. Other nearby sights include Humayun's tomb, located 1.9 km away, Gandhi Smriti at 3 km, and Swaminarayan Akshardham at 3.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 39 °C. The wettest is July, with about 175 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 | 31 | 63 | 175 | 170 | 119 | 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.
