Agra
Agra is a city in Uttar Pradesh best known for the Taj Mahal, with Agra Fort and the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri nearby.
We may earn a commission. It never decides our picks.
Agra is a city of about 1.6 million people on the Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh, northern India. Most visitors come for the Taj Mahal, a white marble mausoleum that Shah Jahan built for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. Agra Fort lies about 1.6 km west of the Taj. Shah Jahan was held there by his son Aurangzeb and spent his last eight years looking across the river at his wife's tomb. Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted Mughal city, is the third of Agra's UNESCO sites.
Plan for the heat and smog. Winter, roughly October to March, is the best time to visit, though winter fog often delays trains. Summers are hot and dry, and air pollution is high, so schedule outdoor sightseeing for early morning. The Gatiman Express covers the Agra-Delhi trip in about 100 minutes, and the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.
Agra in five
- Do not go on a FridayThe Taj Mahal is closed to visitors on Fridays for prayers.
- Book the Taj ticket on the official siteForeign visitors pay a higher rate than Indian citizens, plus a separate fee to enter the main mausoleum. Prices are set by the Archaeological Survey of India, so check its official ticket site and buy online to skip the gate queue.
- Be at the gate for sunriseThe Taj opens around sunrise. Early light is soft and the crowds are thinner for the first hour, which is the main reason to sleep in Agra instead of day tripping.
- Travel light through securitySecurity is strict: large bags, food, tripods and many other items are not allowed inside. Bring only a small bag.
- Stop at Fatehpur Sikri on the way to JaipurIf you continue toward Rajasthan, break the road at the red sandstone Mughal capital about an hour from Agra instead of doubling back.Fatehpur Sikri
Things to do in Agra
See all attractions in Agra
Need to know
- Airport
- Agra (AGR) has few flights; most arrive via Delhi
- Getting there
- Fast trains from Delhi in under 2 hours; Yamuna Expressway by car
- Getting around
- Auto-rickshaws and app cabs; electric vehicles near the Taj
- Best base
- Taj Ganj or near the East Gate for an early start
- Time needed
- 1 day, or 2 with Fatehpur Sikri
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear4 rainy daysHigh21°Low10°Cool, foggyJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, foggy
- FebruaryClear2 rainy daysHigh26°Low13°PleasantFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Pleasant
- MarchClear3 rainy daysHigh33°Low19°WarmMarchClear
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- AprilClear2 rainy daysHigh39°Low25°HotAprilClear
Poor
- High
- 39°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- MayClear4 rainy daysHigh41°Low28°Very hotMayClear
Poor
- High
- 41°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- JuneClear8 rainy daysHigh40°Low31°Very hotJuneClear
Poor
- High
- 40°
- Low
- 31°
- Precipitation
- 80 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- JulyRain22 rainy daysHigh35°Low28°MonsoonJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 260 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Monsoon
- AugustRain23 rainy daysHigh33°Low27°MonsoonAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 243 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Monsoon
- SeptemberRain13 rainy daysHigh34°Low26°HumidSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 163 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Humid
- OctoberClear2 rainy daysHigh33°Low22°WarmOctoberClear
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm
- NovemberClear1 rainy dayHigh29°Low17°ClearNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Clear
- DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh23°Low12°Cool, foggyDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, foggy
Average daily high and low in Agra, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Agra
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
25
- Feels like
- 25°
- Humidity
- 38%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Agra
02:06 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today29°19°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 29°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed29°18°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 29°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu30°18°0%Thursday: Clear. High 30°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri31°18°0%Friday: Clear. High 31°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat30°18°0%Saturday: Clear. High 30°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun30°18°0%Sunday: Clear. High 30°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 10:39 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 95.08 INR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Agra
We may earn a commission. It never decides our picks.
Rules for Agra, checked
- Most foreign visitors need a visa for India. Check the rules for your nationality before you apply.
- Bags are checked at the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, so check the rules on banned items before you pack.
- Polluting vehicles are banned near the Taj Mahal, so the last stretch is on foot or by a non-polluting vehicle.
- The Taj Mahal is open from 6 am to 7:30 pm and is closed on Fridays. Check current hours before you go.
Plan around Agra
Regions, trains, e-Visa and money
Read the guideDelhiMetro, Old Delhi and the fast train to Agra
Read the guideFatehpur SikriThe abandoned red sandstone Mughal capital
Read the guideJaipurThe Pink City and Amber Fort, a few hours by road
Read the guideIndia e-Visa guideWhich visa to pick, what it costs, how to apply
Read the guideGetting around IndiaTrains, flights and cabs between cities
Read the guideAgra FAQ
Is the Taj Mahal open every day?
No. It is closed on Fridays, when the complex is used for prayers. On other days it opens around sunrise and closes around sunset; check the official site for current hours.
How much is the Taj Mahal ticket for foreigners?
Foreign visitors pay a higher rate than Indian citizens, plus a separate extra fee to enter the main mausoleum. The Archaeological Survey of India sets prices and revises them, so check its official ticket page before you go.
Should I stay overnight in Agra?
If you can. It lets you see the Taj at sunrise, when the light is best and the grounds are quieter, and visit Agra Fort after.
When is the best time to visit the Taj Mahal?
November to March for cooler weather, though winter mornings can be foggy and hide the view. April to June is very hot. Go at opening for softer light and fewer people.
Is Agra worth visiting beyond the Taj Mahal?
Yes. Agra Fort is a major Mughal fort, and Fatehpur Sikri is about an hour away by road. One night in Agra allows sunrise at the Taj and the fort in the same trip.