Best time to visit Agra
Go inFebruary and November
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Sunrise at the Taj beats the crowds and the heat.
See Agra on the globeAgra month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 22°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | Winter fog |
| February | Great | 26°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | Taj Mahotsav |
| March | Good | 32°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| April | Poor | 38°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Poor | 42°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Poor | 41°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Poor | 36°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Poor | 33°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Poor | 33°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Mixed | 33°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Great | 29°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| December | Good | 24°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | Winter fog |
Festivals, events and seasons in Agra
- February🎉 Taj MahotsavCrafts and food festival, February.
- Dec–Jan⚠️ Winter fogDawn fog can hide the Taj Mahal.
Good to know
- Flights to Agra are usually cheapest in April–September. The catch: highs reach 42°C in April–September.
- Crowds and prices peak in November–February, so book early.
- Highs pass 35°C in April–July.
- The heaviest rain falls in July–August.
The Taj Mahal took around 20,000 workers some 20 years to build.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Agra?
The best time to visit Agra is February and November. Sunrise at the Taj beats the crowds and the heat.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Agra?
Flights are usually cheapest in April–September, when demand is lowest.
When is Agra busiest?
Agra is busiest in November–February.
What is the weather like in Agra?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42°C, and January the coolest at 22°C. The wettest period is July–September.
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