Month guide · Agra · India
Agra in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Agra. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Dry and warm with cooler evenings; the start of the main season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Agra: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with September (33°C (91°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs drop to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:17
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:49
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
Monsoon (July–September). Humid, with heavy showers and green gardens; fewer visitors and lower hotel prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in November). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Dussehra (usually October)
- Diwali (October or November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Yamuna east bank
Chini ka Rauza
The riverside tomb of Afzal Khan Shirazi, a poet and minister of Shah Jahan, was once covered in glazed Persian-style tiles in blue, green and yellow.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Architecture
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
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 19°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Agra?
One of the best months to visit Agra, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are November–March. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Agra?
It is one of the best months to visit Agra. Dry and warm with cooler evenings; the start of the main season.
+How warm is Agra in October?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Agra in October?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.