Agra Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The best travel months for Agra and the Taj Mahal are November to March. After the pleasant sunny days of these winter months the temperature rises the end of March and it becomes to warm to visit Agra. The dry heat continues until May, after that the monsoon rains follow which bring a lot of rain and no cooling.
Monthly Temperature in Agra
In Agra, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 42°C (108°F) in May, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 22°C (72°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 29°C (84°F) in May to around 9°C (48°F) during January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Agra
On average, Agra receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 750 mm (30 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 232 mm (9.1 in) of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month November brings less rainfall, with 6.8 mm (0.3 in) over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Agra Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Agra
While the amount of sunshine in Agra varies throughout the year, all seasons offer their own charm. Enjoy up to 9.9 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in August, with about 6.6 hours of daily sunlight.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Agra by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Agra.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 73%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 35%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Agra 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Agra
The best time to visit Agra is during January, February, November and December, when the weather provides comfortable temperatures between 22°C (71°F) and 30°C (85°F). With rainfall of 7 mm (0.3 in) to 21 mm (0.8 in), you can expect pleasant weather during your visit in these months.Be prepared for heavier rainfall during July and August, the wettest period of the year. Seeking the perfect travel destination for this year? We've created a tool that suggests locations matching your desired weather. Let our weather planner guide your travel decisions.
