Lal Masjid, Delhi

Mosque Historic red sandstone mosque in Delhi

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Lal Masjid, Delhi
Lal Masjid (Red Mosque), Delhi - near Turkman Gate in Old Delhi
28.6652, 77.2296
Mosque open for daily prayers; visiting hours vary
Free to view; entry to courtyard and mosque areas may be restricted during prayer times

How to Get to Lal Masjid, Delhi #

Reached on foot from Chandni Chowk or by Metro to Chawri Bazar and a short rickshaw ride; Old Delhi’s streets are best navigated on foot from a nearby transport hub.

Tips for Visiting Lal Masjid, Delhi #

  • Visit outside of Friday prayers if wishing to walk the complex quietly.
  • Combine a visit with nearby Jama Masjid and old city walks for a fuller sense of Shahjahanabad.
  • Be mindful of security and dress codes; Delhi police and mosque staff may set entry rules during busy periods.

Best Time to Visit Lal Masjid, Delhi #

Visit in winter for more comfortable walking in Old Delhi; avoid the hottest months if planning extended exploration.

Winter
November-February · 5-20°C
Cooler and more comfortable for walking Old Delhi streets.
Monsoon shoulder
September-October · 25-33°C
Heat softens and streets clear after rains.

Weather & Climate near Lal Masjid, Delhi #

Climate

Lal Masjid, Delhi'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 (730 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 179 Unhealthy
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
1.2 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

7 mm
Rainfall
1.6 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
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 35°C. Heavy rain (213 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

213 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 (242 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

242 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 (122 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

122 mm
Rainfall
1.1 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 (31 mm) and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

31 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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