Season guide · Agra · India
Agra in winter
November–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Anupam Mukherjee, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Sunny, comfortable days and cold nights; peak season. Morning fog in December and January can obscure sunrise views. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), with about 5 rainy days across November–February. November–February are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- November–February
- Temperatures
- 7°C (45°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 5
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in winter
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C (72°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 2 | 10.6 h | 4/5 |
| February | 26°C (79°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 2 | 11.2 h | 5/5 |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0 | 10.8 h | 5/5 |
| December | 24°C (75°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 1 | 10.4 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 25°C (77°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 5 of the year's roughly 39 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in winter
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- February: Taj Mahotsav — crafts, music and food festival at Shilpgram (usually the second half of February)
- November: Diwali (some years)
Make the most of the weather
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
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
Day trips in winter
- Fatehpur Sikri (About 1 hour by road) — Akbar built this red sandstone capital in the 1570s and abandoned it within about 15 years.
- Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur (About 1.5 hours by road) — A UNESCO-listed wetland famous for wintering birds, explored by bicycle or cycle-rickshaw with naturalist drivers along raised dykes.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is winter a good time to visit Agra?
Yes: November–February are among the best months. Sunny, comfortable days and cold nights; peak season.
+What is the weather like in Agra in winter?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), with about 5 rainy days over the season.