Shahjahanabad
Shahjahanabad is a fortified old town and part of the Seven Cities of Delhi. It was established in 1648 and is named after Shah Jahan.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from April to June, with highs reaching 36 °C to 39 °C. July and August are the wettest months, seeing about 171 mm to 173 mm of rain and up to 22 rainy days. The coolest temperatures occur in December and January, when lows are between 8 °C and 9 °C.
Shahjahanabad is 6 km from New Delhi. Travelers can reach the area via Hindon Airport, which is 14 km away, or Indira Gandhi International Airport, located 18 km from the site. Nearby sights include Jama Masjid, Delhi and Red Fort, both 1.1 km away, as well as Raj Ghat and associated memorials (2.9 km), Jantar Mantar (3.9 km), and the Supreme Court of India (4.3 km).
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.
