Climate guide for Agra (Taj Mahal), India

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About Agra (Taj Mahal)

January-March is Agra’s clearest window for Taj Mahal dawn views, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri day trips. Book sunrise slots; rest through midday haze before evening Mehtab Bagh reflections.

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01Best time & timing
The strongest months are February, November, December: February peaks at 9.3/10, while July drops to 3.0/10.
02Weather & what to pack
18°C and 8 mm of rain shape a typical February here. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value
Book early for February, the busiest stretch; March is the value window at 8.3/10.

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When to visit Agra (Taj Mahal): the short answer

The best time to visit Agra (Taj Mahal) is February, followed by November, December. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 18°C with 8 mm of rain and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are July, September. If budget matters more than perfect weather, June is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.3/10.

Across the year Agra (Taj Mahal) swings from 14°C in January to 36°C in June, a 23-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 3 mm in November to 232 mm in July. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Agra (Taj Mahal) is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 6.3 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: June (36°C). Coolest: January (14°C). Driest: November (3 mm). Wettest: July (232 mm).

Agra (Taj Mahal) month by month

January in Agra (Taj Mahal) — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 8.1/10

January averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 28 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 daylight hours.

It scores 8.1/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

February in Agra (Taj Mahal) tops the year's climate scores

Best window · 9.3/10

February averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 8 mm for the month, with about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Agra (Taj Mahal) at 9.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

March holds up well in Agra (Taj Mahal) — 4th best month

Good · 8.3/10

At 25°C (77°F) this is comfortable city weather in March, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 18 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 8.3/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

April in Agra (Taj Mahal): mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6/10

April averages 32°C (90°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.

Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.7 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

Flexible dates? February scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Agra (Taj Mahal) — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

At 35°C (96°F), May is at its most extreme: early starts are not optional, and afternoons belong indoors.

With around 24 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 6.1/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Agra (Taj Mahal) — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

June in Agra (Taj Mahal) — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.3/10

June averages 36°C (97°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.

Rainfall runs 78 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? February scores 4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

July in Agra (Taj Mahal) — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3/10

July averages 31°C (88°F) and humidity near 72%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

232 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 3/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? February scores 6.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Agra (Taj Mahal) — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.4/10

Days in August average 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

192 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 3.4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Agra (Taj Mahal) — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.

September in Agra (Taj Mahal) — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.4/10

Days in September average 29°C (83°F) and humidity near 79% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

200 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 3.4/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Agra (Taj Mahal) — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.

October in Agra (Taj Mahal): strong conditions, 6th of 12

Good · 7.9/10

October averages 26°C (78°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 daylight hours.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

November ranks 2nd of 12 for Agra (Taj Mahal) — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.8/10

November averages 21°C (69°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight to work with.

A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Agra (Taj Mahal) (2nd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.3/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

December ranks 3rd of 12 for Agra (Taj Mahal) — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.6/10

Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Agra (Taj Mahal) at 8.6/10 (3rd of 12), just behind February at 9.3/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Agra (Taj Mahal), India?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Agra (Taj Mahal) are February, November, December, March. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.3/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Agra (Taj Mahal) year-round?
Agra (Taj Mahal) has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 14°C in January to 36°C in June, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.0 and 9.3 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Agra (Taj Mahal)?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Agra (Taj Mahal) are July (3.0/10), August (3.4/10), September (3.4/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Agra (Taj Mahal)?
July is the wettest month in Agra (Taj Mahal), averaging about 232 mm of rainfall. November is the driest, at roughly 3 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Agra (Taj Mahal)?
May sees the most sun in Agra (Taj Mahal), with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Agra (Taj Mahal) a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Agra (Taj Mahal) is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February, November, December, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Agra (Taj Mahal) calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Agra (Taj Mahal): temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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