🗓️ Best Time to Visit
When Should You Visit Agra?
Top months: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar. Compare 12-month weather, festivals, and pricing on one page to find your match.
Quick Answer
The best time to visit Agra is Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar. These months balance pleasant weather, festival programming, and manageable crowds — the canonical first-visit pick.
Agra by Season
★ Top Pick
🌸 Spring (Mar-May)
Avg 37°C / 22°C
- • Holi, the March full-moon festival of colors
- • Spring begins
- • Crowds start to thin
☀️ Summer (Jun-Aug)
Avg 37°C / 27°C
- • Peak heat, monsoon begins
- • Peak monsoon
- • Independence Day, Aug 15
★ Top Pick
🍁 Fall (Sep-Nov)
Avg 31°C / 18°C
- • Ganesh Chaturthi
- • Dussehra (October) + Diwali (late Oct-early Nov)
- • Peak visitor season + wedding season
★ Top Pick
❄️ Winter (Dec-Feb)
Avg 24°C / 9°C
- • Atmospheric dawn mist over the Taj Mahal
- • Peak holiday season
- • Taj Mahotsav, Feb 18-27
Month-by-Month at a Glance
| Month | Temp (°C) | Rain | What to Pack | Crowds·Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ January | 22/7 | 2d | Dry season + chilly. Long sleeves + a jacket — a big swing from 5°C at dawn to 22°C midday. | High |
| ★ February | 26/11 | 2d | Dry season + warm. Long sleeves, short sleeves OK midday, a jacket at dawn. | High |
| ★ March | 32/16 | 1d | Dry season + warm. Short sleeves, a light jacket at dawn. | High |
| April | 38/22 | 1d | Hot. Short sleeves + a hat. | Mid |
| May | 42/27 | 1d | Extreme heat. Short sleeves + a hat + a sun umbrella. | Low |
| June | 41/28 | 4d | Extreme heat + humidity. Short sleeves. | Low |
| July | 36/27 | 13d | Monsoon. Short sleeves + rain gear. | Low |
| August | 34/26 | 14d | Peak monsoon. | Low |
| September | 33/24 | 9d | Tail of the monsoon. | Mid |
| ★ October | 33/19 | 2d | Dry season begins. Short sleeves + a jacket at dawn. | High |
| ★ November | 28/12 | 1d | Dry season. Long sleeves + a jacket. | High |
| ★ December | 23/8 | 1d | Dry season + chilly. A jacket + long trousers, 5°C at dawn. | High |
★ = recommended season. Full month guides on the monthly weather pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Agra?
The best time to visit Agra is Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar. These months offer the most pleasant weather and full outdoor activity calendars. The dry season at its best, with an atmospheric dawn mist — though fog can obscure the Taj view; midday is the sweet spot.
What's the price difference between peak and off-season in Agra?
Prices vary significantly by season. Weekday departures during shoulder season offer the best value.
Is it okay to visit Agra in winter?
Agra winter averages 24°C / 9°C. It's cold, but you trade weather for off-season pricing and seasonal events (Christmas markets, indoor museums, winter festivals). Bring a heavy parka, scarf, and gloves.
Should I visit Agra during summer holiday season?
Agra mid-summer (July-August) averages 35°C highs. This is the most expensive season — airfare and hotels peak — but outdoor festivals run at full capacity. Book 3-6 months ahead and prepare for heat.
What's the cheapest month to visit Agra?
May, June, July, August is the off-season — flights and hotels are at annual lows. Trade-off: this is usually cold or rainy season, so adjust packing and indoor-activity weight accordingly.
Why you can trust this guide
Jimmy Kong
TripPick founder · Travel content creator
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.
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