Month guide · Agra · India
Agra in July
What July is really like in Agra: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sauravmitra, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. Monsoon rains bring humidity and greener gardens; reflections of the Taj in wet pathways can be beautiful.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in July
July is the 4th-warmest month in Agra: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (41°C (106°F)), July is cooler; by August highs drop to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:33
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 19:15
- Daylight
- About 13.7 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, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in November). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Agra, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Religious site · Old City and Agra Fort
Jama Masjid
Agra's congregational mosque was built in 1648 and dedicated by Shah Jahan's daughter Jahanara Begum.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Historic site · Yamuna east bank
Chini ka Rauza
Stop here between Itimad-ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh; it takes only 20 minutes and you may have it to yourself.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
Historic site · Sikandra
Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani
The tomb of Akbar's wife and Jahangir's mother stands in a garden about 1 km from Akbar's Tomb.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 27°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 July 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 July a good time to visit Agra?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Monsoon rains bring humidity and greener gardens; reflections of the Taj in wet pathways can be beautiful.
+How warm is Agra in July?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Agra in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.