Month guide · Agra · India
Agra in May
What May is really like in Agra: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Anupam Mukherjee, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
May is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 42°C (108°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. The hottest month, regularly above 40°C; sightseeing is only comfortable at dawn and dusk.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 42°C (108°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in May
May is the warmest month in Agra: days average 42°C (108°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with April (38°C (100°F)), May is warmer; by June highs stay near 41°C (106°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:29
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 18:59
- Daylight
- About 13.5 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, May rates 1 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in November). That makes May one of the better-value months to book.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Agra, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Sikandra
Tomb of Mariam-uz-Zamani
Ask your driver to stop here after Akbar's Tomb; the two take under two hours together.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 42°C, lows near 27°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Agra?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Agra in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Agra?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The hottest month, regularly above 40°C; sightseeing is only comfortable at dawn and dusk.
+How warm is Agra in May?
Average highs are around 42°C (108°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Agra in May?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.