Agra Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Agra, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 42°C in May, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 22°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 9°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Agra receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 750 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives heavy rainfall, averaging 232 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, November brings less rainfall, with 6.8 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Agra in India
During the months of January, February and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
Yes, the months of January, March, April, May, November and December are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 42°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 232 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 298 hours of sunshine.
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