Ashoka Pillar

Monument Ancient Ashokan pillar fragment in Delhi

Ashoka Pillar
Near Ashoka Road, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
28.6743, 77.2135
Open public site - typically accessible during daylight hours
Free entry

How to Get to Ashoka Pillar #

Located in central Delhi near Ashoka Road and accessible by Delhi Metro (nearest stations depend on the section of central Delhi being visited). Taxis and auto-rickshaws are practical for direct access.

Tips for Visiting Ashoka Pillar #

  • Early morning or late afternoon avoids midday crowds and the harsh light on stone.
  • Combine a visit with a walk through nearby Sunder Nursery or nearby colonial-era architecture for context.

Best Time to Visit Ashoka Pillar #

Best in winter (November-February) for comfortable weather and clearer skies.

Winter
Nov-Feb · 7-25°C (45-77°F)
Cool days and dry skies; the most comfortable time for Delhi sightseeing.
Monsoon shoulder
Sep-Oct · 25-35°C (77-95°F)
Lush post-monsoon landscapes but humid conditions.

Weather & Climate near Ashoka Pillar #

Climate

Ashoka Pillar's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 40°C. Moderate rainfall (726 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
NovemberAprilOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 30°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 36°
24%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
26° 40°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

June

June is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 28°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
28° 40°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 35°C. Heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
27° 35°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

212 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (241 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
26° 34°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

241 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 34°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 34°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 33°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 28°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

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