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Agra in December
What December is really like in Agra: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
December is one of the best months to visit Agra. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Cool and busy over Christmas and New Year; fog often delays morning trains and hides the Taj at dawn.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Agra: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with November (29°C (84°F)), December is cooler; by January highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:27
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
Post-monsoon (October). Dry, warm and clear before the winter haze arrives; a good month for photographs.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in November). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
December has no major recurring festival in Agra, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in December
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Yamuna east bank
Ram Bagh
Believed to be the oldest Mughal garden in India, Ram Bagh was laid out by the first Mughal emperor, Babur, around 1528 in the Persian charbagh style, with raised walkways, water channels and riverside pavilions.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Park · Taj East Gate Road
Taj Nature Walk
Walk here in the early morning or late afternoon after visiting the Taj; bring water as there is little shade on some stretches.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Views
- Off the beaten path
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Landmark · Taj Ganj
Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan built this white-marble mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631; work continued for about two decades.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Kids
Historic site · Yamuna east bank
Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
Visit in the late afternoon, then continue a few minutes north to Chini ka Rauza or south to Mehtab Bagh for sunset.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 8°C and 1 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Agra?
One of the best months to visit Agra. The other best months are January–March and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Agra?
It is one of the best months to visit Agra. Cool and busy over Christmas and New Year; fog often delays morning trains and hides the Taj at dawn.
+How warm is Agra in December?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Agra in December?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.