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Agra in January
What January 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
January is one of the best months to visit Agra. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Mild, sunny afternoons but cold nights; thick morning fog can hide the Taj at sunrise and delay trains.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Agra: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with December (24°C (75°F)), January is cooler; by February highs climb to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:09
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:45
- Daylight
- About 10.6 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, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in November). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Agra, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Castle · Old City and Agra Fort
Agra Fort
Enter through the Amar Singh Gate and allow time for the riverside terraces, which frame the Taj about 2.5 km away; afternoon light is best for photos.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Kids
Garden · Yamuna north bank
Mehtab Bagh
This restored Mughal garden lies directly across the Yamuna from the Taj Mahal and is aligned with it.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Kids
Historic site · Sikandra
Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra
Combine it with the nearby tomb of Akbar's wife Mariam-uz-Zamani and the Guru ka Tal gurdwara on the way back into town.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
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
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 7°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Agra?
One of the best months to visit Agra. The other best months are February–March and October–December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Agra?
It is one of the best months to visit Agra. Mild, sunny afternoons but cold nights; thick morning fog can hide the Taj at sunrise and delay trains.
+How warm is Agra in January?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Agra in January?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.