Agra is a major tourist destination owing to the UNESCO World Heritage sites and the main one being the Taj Mahal. The tourists flock into the city throughout the year to experience the reflection of the Mughal era, it is never a bad time to visit Agra and witness the authenticity. However, visiting during the cooler months of October to March is pleasurable and better. Agra experiences extreme temperatures in summers and winters, the best time recommended visiting is in the months with moderate climate.
Summers in Agra - March to June
During this period sun’s scorching heat may come in the way of enjoying your sightseeing. In early March, the temperatures start at 28 degrees and end up at 48 degrees by end of April and in May. Sometimes summers may drag on if there is a delayed monsoon shower.
Winters in Agra – November to March
Summers are scorching hot and monsoons can get you drenched so winter is an ideal season to visit Agra. The average temperature is 12 degrees to 16 degrees in these months. Temperatures can drop as low as 2 degrees Centigrade so if you can withstand the cold then it is the best time to visit Agra.
Monsoons in Agra – June to September
Monsoon season brings occasional showers in Agra. Also the showers are mild and not so regular. So this is another preferred season to visit Agra as it makes the dry & arid landscape moist. It is pleasant weather too. Monsoons end in the month of September but sometimes go on until mid – October. So if you do not mind sightseeing in an average rainfall of 400 millimeters then visit Agra during monsoons.