Month guide · Agra · India
Agra in August
What August is really like in Agra: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Siddhartha Shukla, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
August is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Humid with frequent showers; crowds are thin and hotel rates low.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in August
August is the 5th-warmest month in Agra: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with July (35°C (95°F)), August is cooler; by September highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:49
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:56
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
Hot season (March–June). Heat rises from the low 30s to well over 40°C by May; visit monuments at opening time and rest at midday.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in November). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
- Janmashtami celebrations in nearby Mathura and Vrindavan (August or September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · Old City and Agra Fort
Kinari Bazaar
The main market of the old city winds behind Jama Masjid, selling wedding trim, saris, bangles, spices, brass and sweets.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Photo spot
Market · Sadar Bazaar and Agra Cantt
Sadar Bazaar
Come after dark for aloo tikki and golgappe, and buy petha from a busy shop to take home.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
Park · Taj East Gate Road
Taj Nature Walk
A forested park run by the forest department near the Taj's East Gate, with walking paths, birdlife and raised viewpoints where the dome appears over the treetops.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Sikandra
Guru ka Tal
Cover your head (scarves are provided), remove shoes and join the langar if you have time.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 26°C and 10 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Agra?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Agra in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Agra?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Humid with frequent showers; crowds are thin and hotel rates low.
+How warm is Agra in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Agra in August?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.