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.
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.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 34°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 39°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (263 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 37°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (343 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 38°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (343 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 38°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (289 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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