Month guide · Agra · India
Agra in September
What September 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
September is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. The monsoon eases; still humid, but skies clear between showers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 6th-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 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (33°C (91°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:03
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 12.3 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, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in November). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
- Ram Barat — night-time wedding procession of Lord Rama through the city (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Historic site · Yamuna east bank
Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
Built between 1622 and 1628 by Empress Nur Jahan for her father, this small, jewel-box tomb was the first Mughal building faced in white marble with pietra dura inlay, and it is often called the 'Baby Taj'.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Couples
- Photo spot
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
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 25°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Agra?
A good-value shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, October–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Agra in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Agra?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. The monsoon eases; still humid, but skies clear between showers.
+How warm is Agra in September?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Agra in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.