Season guide · Agra · India
Agra in the post-monsoon
October: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Siddhartha Shukla, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
Dry, warm and clear before the winter haze arrives; a good month for photographs. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 1 rainy days across October. October is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- October
- Temperatures
- 19°C (66°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 1
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the post-monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 33°C (91°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 1 | 11.5 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 1 of the year's roughly 39 rainy days fall in these 1 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the post-monsoon
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Dussehra (usually October)
- October: Diwali (October or November)
Make the most of the weather
Garden · Yamuna north bank
Mehtab Bagh
Arrive about an hour before sunset; the Taj glows gold and the light fades over the river behind it.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Kids
Historic site · Sikandra
Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra
About 10 km north-west of the centre, Emperor Akbar's tomb stands in a vast walled garden entered through a monumental gate decorated with inlaid geometric patterns and four white minarets.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Garden · Yamuna east bank
Ram Bagh
Visit with Chini ka Rauza and Itimad-ud-Daulah in one afternoon loop on the east bank.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
Park · Taj East Gate Road
Taj Nature Walk
A forested park run by the forest department near the Taj's East Gate, with walking paths, birdlife and raised viewpoints where the dome appears over the treetops.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Views
- Off the beaten path
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
Day trips in the post-monsoon
- Vrindavan (About 1.5–2 hours by road) — A pilgrimage town of thousands of temples associated with Krishna's childhood, including the crowded Banke Bihari temple and the illuminated white-marble Prem Mandir.
- Gwalior (About 1.5 hours by fast train) — Gwalior Fort sits on a sandstone plateau above the city, with the tiled Man Singh Palace, the Saas-Bahu temples and rock-cut Jain statues on the approach road.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the post-monsoon a good time to visit Agra?
Yes: October is among the best months. Dry, warm and clear before the winter haze arrives; a good month for photographs.
+What is the weather like in Agra in the post-monsoon?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F), with about 1 rainy days over the season.