8° to 23°
Cold & Hazy
The coldest month of the year, with persistent fog and some of the worst air quality of the year.
🧥 Warm layers😷 Mask recommended
10° to 26°
Mild & Clearer
Noticeably milder and less foggy than January, though haze remains a real presence.
🧥 Light layers😷 Mask recommended
14° to 32°
Warming Fast
Pleasantly warm at first, though the heat builds quickly as the month goes on.
☀️ Sunscreen🥵 Heat building
20° to 38°
Hot Season Begins
Daytime highs regularly push past 38°C, with oppressive heat setting in for good.
🥵 Heat protection💧 Stay hydrated
24° to 42°
Scorching
Among the hottest months anywhere in India, with temperatures that have reached above 48°C.
🥵 Extreme heat💧 Stay hydrated
26° to 42°
Peak Heat
The hottest month of the year on average, with record highs above 48°C before the monsoon breaks.
🥵 Extreme heat🌅 Dawn outings only
25° to 36°
Monsoon Arrives
Heavy rain finally brings some relief from the heat, though humidity climbs sharply.
☔ Umbrella essential💧 Stay hydrated
24° to 34°
Deep Monsoon
The wettest month of the year, hot and humid with the heaviest rain totals.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
23° to 34°
Monsoon Eases
Rain tapers off as the month goes on, still hot and humid but gradually improving.
☔ Umbrella handy🥵 Still humid
18° to 34°
Sunshine Returns
Drier air makes the lingering heat more bearable, though haze starts climbing again.
☀️ Sunscreen😷 Haze rising
12° to 29°
Comfortable but Hazy
Pleasant temperatures and plenty of sun, offset by rapidly worsening air quality as the smog season begins.
🧥 Light layers😷 Mask recommended
8° to 24°
Cold Sets In
Nearly as cold as January, with fog becoming more frequent as the month goes on.
🧥 Warm layers🌫️ Fog possible
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Agra?›
Agra's monsoon season runs roughly from July through September, with August historically the wettest, averaging around 231mm of rain across 11 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Agra?›
Mid-November through mid-February is historically Agra's most comfortable stretch, dry and mild after the summer heat. That comes with a real trade-off though: air pollution runs at its worst during these same months, and the coldest stretch, roughly mid-December to mid-January, adds persistent fog and cold nights on top of the haze.
What is the least favorable time to visit Agra?›
May and June historically bring some of the most extreme heat recorded anywhere in India, while July and August bring the year's heaviest rain and highest humidity.
Which month has the most rain in Agra?›
August is historically the wettest month, averaging around 231mm of rain across 11 days.
Which month is the driest in Agra?›
November is historically the driest month, averaging close to no measurable rain.
How hot does Agra get during the hot season?›
June is historically the hottest month on average, and Agra has recorded some of the highest temperatures anywhere in India, including 48.6°C in late May and 48.5°C in early June.
What should I pack for Agra during the rainy season?›
An umbrella or light rain jacket is worth having from around July through September, when the bulk of the year's rain historically falls alongside high humidity.
Does haze or fog affect visibility at the Taj Mahal?›
Air pollution and haze historically run at their worst from October through February, when stagnant winter air traps smog over the whole Indo-Gangetic plain, including around the Taj Mahal itself. Fog is also common at night and into the morning from November through January.
How many hours of sunshine does Agra get per day on average?›
It varies widely across the year, from as low as 6.5 hours a day during the peak monsoon in August up to around 11.5 hours a day in the pre-monsoon heat of May.
Is Agra part of a larger travel circuit?›
Yes. Agra sits alongside Delhi and Jaipur on the popular Golden Triangle tourist circuit, connected to both by road and rail.