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Agra at a glance

Best time
Nov – Feb
Warmest month
May · 40°
Sunshine a year
2,710 h
Rain a year
748 mm
Climate
Subtropical
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Elevation
166 m

Climate in Agra

Agra has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year, Agra is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

64

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – February

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 24°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 26°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 23°

06:1717:50

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 06:02–06:48 · evening 17:19–18:05
Blue hour
Morning 05:53–06:02 · evening 18:05–18:14

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

What is the weather like in Agra in October?

In October, Agra is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Agra.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 34 min06:17 – 17:50
UV index
7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
12 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
14 %on averageAll months
Hot days
26 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %36 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Agra

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,710 hours
Sunniest month
May · 9.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Aug · 4.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 7.8 hDaylight 11.6 hShare of daylight 67 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 7.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Agra, 67 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Agra

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 20 min
Fair skin
about 25 min
Light brown skin
about 30 min
Olive skin
about 40 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Rain

Rain in Agra: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
748 mm on 81 days
Wettest month
Jul · 230 mm
Driest month
Nov · 6 mm
OctoberRainy days 2Rainfall 23 mm

In October, Agra has about 2 rainy days with 23 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Agra

How breezy and how cloudy Agra is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
13 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Jun · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 10 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Agra typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
33 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Nov · 13 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 80 %
OctoberCloud cover 14 %Sunshine 7.8 h

In October, cloud covers on average 14 % of the sky over Agra: mostly clear, with about 7.8 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Agra

How often the day gets hot in Agra (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
222 days
Hottest month
May · 40 °C
Hot months
Mar – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 26Day high 32 °C

In October, Agra has about 26 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Agra

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 12 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in June (29°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 135 days a year, mostly from June to October.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 32°Night 20°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9420°8°7.2 h318
FebruaryFeb9725°11°8.2 h217
MarchMar7431°16°8.7 h315
AprilApr5037°22°9.4 h28
MayMay5040°26°9.6 h415
JuneJun3639°29°7.7 h979
JulyJul1534°27°4.6 h22230
AugustAug2432°26°4.3 h20215
SeptemberSep3932°25°5.9 h12113
OctoberOct6432°20°7.8 h223
NovemberNov9328°15°8.2 h16
DecemberDec9623°10°7.7 h18

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

27.18° N, 78.02° E · 166 m · Asia/Kolkata

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Agra

The best time to visit Agra is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. From April to July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 230 mm.

Agra through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Agra in spring

Mar – May

58

Fair

  • 31–40 °C by day
  • 9 h of sun a day
  • 9 rainy days in all

Agra in summer

Jun – Aug

25

Poor

  • 32–39 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 51 rainy days in all

Agra in autumn

Sep – Nov

65

Good

  • 28–32 °C by day
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Agra in winter

Dec – Feb

96

Excellent

  • 20–25 °C by day
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 6 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Agra for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: February, December

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Agra

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

February has the better holiday weather in Agra: score 97 against 64. In February, days are 7 °C cooler than in October.

October vs. February, Agra
MonthOctoberFebruary
Weather score6497better
Day high32°25°
Night low20°11°
Sunshine7.8 h8.2 h
Rainy days22
Rainfall23 mm17 mm
Muggy days120better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov – Feb

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Apr – Jul

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Jul – Sep

12 or more rainy days

Agra month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

94January20° · 7 h

In January, Agra is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Agra.

Agra in January
97February25° · 8 h

In February, Agra is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Agra.

Agra in February
74March31° · 9 h

In March, Agra is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Agra.

Agra in March
50April37° · 9 h

In April, Agra is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Agra.

Agra in April
50May40° · 10 h

In May, Agra is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Agra.

Agra in May
36June39° · 8 h

In June, Agra is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Agra.

Agra in June
15July34° · 5 h

In July, Agra is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 230 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Agra.

Agra in July
24August32° · 4 h

In August, Agra is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 215 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Agra.

Agra in August
39September32° · 6 h

In September, Agra is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 113 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Agra.

Agra in September
64October32° · 8 h

In October, Agra is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Agra.

Agra in October
93November28° · 8 h

In November, Agra is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Agra.

Agra in November
96December23° · 8 h

In December, Agra is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Agra.

Agra in December
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Agra vs. Fatehpur Sikri

In October the holiday weather in Agra and Fatehpur Sikri is about equally good (score 64 vs. 63). During the day it is about as warm in Fatehpur Sikri as in Agra.

Agra vs. Fatehpur Sikri, in October
in OctoberAgraFatehpur Sikri
Holiday score6463
Daytime high32°32°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days23
Best timeNov – FebNov – Feb

Through the year

OctoberAgra 32°Fatehpur Sikri 32°
AgraFatehpur Sikri
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Ranking

India in October: the best places

In October, Agra ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Dehradun26°95
  2. 2Nainital19°88
  3. 3Mussoorie20°86
  4. 4Chandigarh30°79
  5. 5Hastinapur30°76
  6. 6Bareilly30°75
  7. 7Meerut31°75
  8. 8Rishikesh28°73
  9. 28AgraThis page32°64
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Planning a trip to Agra

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Agra in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Agra has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    57

    Fair

    • 35 °C by day
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    47

    Fair

    • 40 °C by day
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    21

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • 4.4 h of sun a day
    • 21 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    64

    Good

    • 32 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    95

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 8 h 50 min
Distance
6,900 km
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Jet lag
About 5 days (5 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Agra

When is the best time to visit Agra?

The best time to visit Agra is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Agra?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.

When does it rain most in Agra?

Rain is most frequent from July to September; the wettest month is July with 230 mm. The driest month is November with 6 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Agra get?

Agra gets around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.6 hours a day; in August there are 4.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Agra in?

Agra uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Agra?

A nonstop flight from London to Agra takes about 8 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,900 km.

Which school holidays are best for Agra?

Agra has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 21). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 47, Summer holidays 21, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 95.

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