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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

Forecast for Agra

Wed   Dec 25
25°C | 12°C
NE 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Thu   Dec 26
26°C | 11°C
NE 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Fri   Dec 27
21°C | 13°C
N 4 m/s
23 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Agra?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
  • Does Agra have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, March, April, May, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Agra?
    May has an average maximum temperature of 42°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Agra?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Agra?
    August tops the wettest month list with 232 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Agra?
    November is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Agra?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 298 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.