Month guide · Agra · India
Agra in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Agra. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm and dry, with heat building late in the month; Holi celebrations in nearby Mathura and Vrindavan are famous.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Agra: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with February (26°C (79°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 38°C (100°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:28
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:27
- Daylight
- About 11.9 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, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in November). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- Holi — festival of colours (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Market · Old City and Agra Fort
Kinari Bazaar
Go in the morning for breakfast stalls and lighter traffic; watch your pockets in the crowds.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Photo spot
Market · Sadar Bazaar and Agra Cantt
Sadar Bazaar
The cantonment's main shopping street sells shoes and leather goods from Agra's many workshops, alongside clothes, petha shops and chaat stalls.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
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
Castle · Old City and Agra Fort
Agra Fort
Akbar began this massive red sandstone fortress on the Yamuna in 1565, and his grandson Shah Jahan added white-marble palaces.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 16°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Agra?
One of the best months to visit Agra, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are October–February. Compare every month.
Agra in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Agra?
It is one of the best months to visit Agra. Warm and dry, with heat building late in the month; Holi celebrations in nearby Mathura and Vrindavan are famous.
+How warm is Agra in March?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Agra in March?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.