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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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Agra (Taj Mahal)'s monthly climate scores before locking flights - mediterranean patterns shift comfort for sightseeing trips across the year.
Getting around
In Agra (Taj Mahal), pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in India.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Agra (Taj Mahal) ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Comfortable walking shoes and a day bag matter more than formal wear for most Agra (Taj Mahal) sightseeing days.

Things to do in Agra (Taj Mahal)

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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 sunny days. 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 sunny days 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.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

February in Agra (Taj Mahal) — the year's strongest window

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 sunny days 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.

Expect 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.

March in Agra (Taj Mahal) — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 8.3/10

March averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 24 sunny days and 11.8 daylight hours.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

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

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 sunny days 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.

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) — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.

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

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

May averages 35°C (96°F) — genuinely punishing heat. Anything outdoors needs to happen before 10am.

Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 13.3 daylight hours.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

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) — workable with trade-offs

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 sunny days 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.

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 packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Agra (Taj Mahal) — 4 points higher on the same scale.

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

Hardest · 3/10

July averages 31°C (88°F) with humidity around 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 sunny days 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.

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) — 6.3 points higher on the same scale.

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

Hardest · 3.4/10

August averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 192 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 3.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

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

September averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 200 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 16 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 3.4/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

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.

October in Agra (Taj Mahal) — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

October averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 17 sunny days 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.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November in Agra (Taj Mahal) — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

November averages 21°C (69°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 8 sunny days and 10.6 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 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

December in Agra (Taj Mahal) — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

December averages 16°C (61°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 7 mm for the month, with about 6 sunny days and 10.3 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 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect 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.

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 historical sunny days.
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 sunny days.
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 sunny days 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 historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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