Month guide · Agra · India
Agra in April
What April is really like in Agra: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Darshanavenugopal, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 38°C (100°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Hot; the white marble of the Taj becomes painful to walk on barefoot by midday, so visit at sunrise.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 38°C (100°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 3rd-warmest month in Agra: days average 38°C (100°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with March (32°C (90°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 42°C (108°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:54
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:42
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
Winter (November–February). Sunny, comfortable days and cold nights; peak season. Morning fog in December and January can obscure sunrise views.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in November). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Agra, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Yamuna east bank
Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
Built between 1622 and 1628 by Empress Nur Jahan for her father, this small, jewel-box tomb was the first Mughal building faced in white marble with pietra dura inlay, and it is often called the 'Baby Taj'.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
- Photo spot
Garden · Yamuna north bank
Mehtab Bagh
Arrive about an hour before sunset; the Taj glows gold and the light fades over the river behind it.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Kids
Historic site · Sikandra
Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra
About 10 km north-west of the centre, Emperor Akbar's tomb stands in a vast walled garden entered through a monumental gate decorated with inlaid geometric patterns and four white minarets.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Old City and Agra Fort
Jama Masjid
Visit outside prayer times, dress modestly and carry a scarf; then walk into Kinari Bazaar for street food.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 38°C, lows near 22°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Agra?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Agra in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Agra?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Hot; the white marble of the Taj becomes painful to walk on barefoot by midday, so visit at sunrise.
+How warm is Agra in April?
Average highs are around 38°C (100°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Agra in April?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.