The monsoon arrives in late June and peaks in July-August with 206mm and 221mm of rain respectively across 14 rain days each month. Rain typically falls in short heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle, so sightseeing remains possible between downpours. Humidity soars to 75-79%. September tapers to 126mm across 8 days with improved sunshine (6 hours).
Post-Monsoon (October)
October is a transition month: rain drops to 23mm across just 2 days, humidity falls to 58%, and daytime highs settle at 34C (93F). Late October through November marks the start of peak tourist season with excellent conditions.
Best Months for Agra Sightseeing
November through February is the prime window for visiting the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. For detailed month-by-month planning including crowd levels and event timing, see the best time to visit Agra guide. March is still viable if you visit early in the month. Avoid April through September unless you specifically want off-season hotel deals — the hotels in Agra drop 40-50% from November rates.
Summer builds relentlessly. March already averages 32C (90F). By April, highs hit 38C (100F) and humidity drops to 35%. May is the hottest month with average highs of 42C (108F) — midday sightseeing becomes dangerous due to the loo (hot dry winds). The Taj Mahal opens at sunrise (around 5:30) specifically so visitors can tour before the heat peaks. June brings pre-monsoon humidity (48%) and the first significant rain (57mm), but temperatures still reach 40C (104F).
Monsoon Weather in Agra (July to September)
The monsoon arrives in late June and peaks in July-August with 206mm and 221mm of rain respectively across 14 rain days each month. Rain typically falls in short heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle, so sightseeing remains possible between downpours. Humidity soars to 75-79%. September tapers to 126mm across 8 days with improved sunshine (6 hours).
Post-Monsoon (October)
October is a transition month: rain drops to 23mm across just 2 days, humidity falls to 58%, and daytime highs settle at 34C (93F). Late October through November marks the start of peak tourist season with excellent conditions.
Best Months for Agra Sightseeing
November through February is the prime window for visiting the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. For detailed month-by-month planning including crowd levels and event timing, see the best time to visit Agra guide. March is still viable if you visit early in the month. Avoid April through September unless you specifically want off-season hotel deals — the hotels in Agra drop 40-50% from November rates.
November through February delivers the most comfortable weather for sightseeing. December and January see daytime highs of 22-23C (72-73F) and overnight lows of 8C (46F) — pack a warm jacket for early mornings at the Taj Mahal when temperatures can dip to 5C (41F). Rainfall is minimal at 4-14mm per month. Fog is common in December and January mornings, potentially obscuring the Taj until 10:00-11:00. February warms slightly to 25C (77F) with lower humidity (57%).
Summer Weather in Agra (March to June)
Summer builds relentlessly. March already averages 32C (90F). By April, highs hit 38C (100F) and humidity drops to 35%. May is the hottest month with average highs of 42C (108F) — midday sightseeing becomes dangerous due to the loo (hot dry winds). The Taj Mahal opens at sunrise (around 5:30) specifically so visitors can tour before the heat peaks. June brings pre-monsoon humidity (48%) and the first significant rain (57mm), but temperatures still reach 40C (104F).
Monsoon Weather in Agra (July to September)
The monsoon arrives in late June and peaks in July-August with 206mm and 221mm of rain respectively across 14 rain days each month. Rain typically falls in short heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle, so sightseeing remains possible between downpours. Humidity soars to 75-79%. September tapers to 126mm across 8 days with improved sunshine (6 hours).
Post-Monsoon (October)
October is a transition month: rain drops to 23mm across just 2 days, humidity falls to 58%, and daytime highs settle at 34C (93F). Late October through November marks the start of peak tourist season with excellent conditions.
Best Months for Agra Sightseeing
November through February is the prime window for visiting the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. For detailed month-by-month planning including crowd levels and event timing, see the best time to visit Agra guide. March is still viable if you visit early in the month. Avoid April through September unless you specifically want off-season hotel deals — the hotels in Agra drop 40-50% from November rates.
Agra has a hot semi-arid climate (Koppen BSh) with three distinct seasons: a long scorching summer from April through June, a monsoon season from July through September, and a mild dry winter from November through February. The city sits on the Indo-Gangetic plain at 171m (561ft) elevation, 200km southeast of Delhi. Annual rainfall averages 650mm, almost all of it falling during the monsoon months.
Monthly Temperature and Rainfall in Agra
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rain (mm) | Rain Days | Humidity | Sun Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 14 | 2 | 64% | 7 |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 12 | 2 | 57% | 8 |
| Mar | 32°C (90°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 | 2 | 45% | 8 |
| Apr | 38°C (100°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 8 | 1 | 35% | 9 |
| May | 42°C (108°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 12 | 2 | 34% | 9 |
| Jun | 40°C (104°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 57 | 5 | 48% | 7 |
| Jul | 35°C (95°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 206 | 14 | 75% | 4 |
| Aug | 33°C (91°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 221 | 14 | 79% | 4 |
| Sep | 34°C (93°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 126 | 8 | 72% | 6 |
| Oct | 34°C (93°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 23 | 2 | 58% | 8 |
| Nov | 29°C (84°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 4 | 1 | 57% | 8 |
| Dec | 23°C (73°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 8 | 1 | 63% | 7 |
Agra Weather by Season
Winter Weather in Agra (November to February)
November through February delivers the most comfortable weather for sightseeing. December and January see daytime highs of 22-23C (72-73F) and overnight lows of 8C (46F) — pack a warm jacket for early mornings at the Taj Mahal when temperatures can dip to 5C (41F). Rainfall is minimal at 4-14mm per month. Fog is common in December and January mornings, potentially obscuring the Taj until 10:00-11:00. February warms slightly to 25C (77F) with lower humidity (57%).
Summer Weather in Agra (March to June)
Summer builds relentlessly. March already averages 32C (90F). By April, highs hit 38C (100F) and humidity drops to 35%. May is the hottest month with average highs of 42C (108F) — midday sightseeing becomes dangerous due to the loo (hot dry winds). The Taj Mahal opens at sunrise (around 5:30) specifically so visitors can tour before the heat peaks. June brings pre-monsoon humidity (48%) and the first significant rain (57mm), but temperatures still reach 40C (104F).
Monsoon Weather in Agra (July to September)
The monsoon arrives in late June and peaks in July-August with 206mm and 221mm of rain respectively across 14 rain days each month. Rain typically falls in short heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle, so sightseeing remains possible between downpours. Humidity soars to 75-79%. September tapers to 126mm across 8 days with improved sunshine (6 hours).
Post-Monsoon (October)
October is a transition month: rain drops to 23mm across just 2 days, humidity falls to 58%, and daytime highs settle at 34C (93F). Late October through November marks the start of peak tourist season with excellent conditions.
Best Months for Agra Sightseeing
November through February is the prime window for visiting the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. For detailed month-by-month planning including crowd levels and event timing, see the best time to visit Agra guide. March is still viable if you visit early in the month. Avoid April through September unless you specifically want off-season hotel deals — the hotels in Agra drop 40-50% from November rates.
