Tipu Sultan Mosque Mosque
Historic mosque in West Bengal with 18th-century architecture
In Kolkata, Tipu Sultan Mosque stands as a 19th-century mosque visited for its historical architecture and its place in the city's Muslim heritage and neighborhood life.
Tipu Sultan Mosque at a Glance#
How to Get to Tipu Sultan Mosque#
The mosque is in Kolkata; from Park Street or Esplanade, take a short taxi ride or metro to the nearest station (Esplanade/Park Street metro) and then a local rickshaw or walk depending on exact street location.
Tips for Visiting Tipu Sultan Mosque#
- Respect mosque etiquette: remove shoes before entering and dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered).
- Visit outside prayer times if wishing to observe architectural details up close-Friday midday prayers draw the largest congregation.
- Ask permission politely before photographing worshippers; non-flash photography of the building is generally acceptable.
Best Time to Visit Tipu Sultan Mosque#
Visit in cooler months (October-March) to avoid Kolkata's intense summer heat and monsoon humidity.
Weather & Climate near Tipu Sultan Mosque#
Tipu Sultan Mosque's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1633 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 14° - 26° | 20° | 12 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 0.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| February | Ideal | 17° - 29° | 23° | 23 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 1.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.3h |
| March | Excellent | 21° - 34° | 28° | 31 mm | mostly sunny | 55% | 1.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 25° - 36° | 34° | 52 mm | some cloud | 60% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 26° - 36° | 36° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Acceptable | 26° - 34° | 39° | 263 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Acceptable | 26° - 33° | 37° | 343 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 26° - 32° | 38° | 343 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| September | Acceptable | 26° - 33° | 38° | 289 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Good | 24° - 33° | 34° | 126 mm | some cloud | 84% | 1.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 25° | 25 mm | clear | 78% | 0.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.9h |
| December | Ideal | 15° - 27° | 21° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 74% | 0.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.7h |
