The climate of Agra is
subtropical, with a
rainy season that runs from approximately from late June to mid-September, due to the monsoon, and a
dry season from October to mid-June. Since the dry season is long, the landscape is arid.
The city is located in northern India, in the state of
Uttar Pradesh, at 27 degrees north latitude and 160 meters (525 feet) above sea level, on the banks of the Yamuna River, which comes from New Delhi. Together with Delhi and Jaipur, Agra forms the so-called
Golden Triangle, a popular tourist circuit among Indians.
We are in the Indo-Gangetic plain, which is a
very polluted area, especially from October to February, when air stagnates more easily.
In
winter, from mid-November to late February or early March, nights are cool, and sometimes even cold. In January 2013, the temperature dropped to -1 °C (30 °F).
In addition, from November to January,
fog can form at night and in the early morning. The fog usually dissolves during the day, however, in these situations, it can sometimes be cool even during the day, with highs of around 15 °C (59 °F), and sometimes even below.
From mid-March to mid-June, before the monsoon,
it is very hot, and in the hottest periods the temperature can exceed 45 °C (113 °F). The temperature reached 48.6 °C (119.5 °F) in late May 1998 and 48.5 °C (119.3 °F) in early June 1994.
Best Time
The
best time to visit Agra is from mid-November to mid-February, being the coolest within the dry season. It must be said that this is the time of the year when pollution is highest. Also, in the middle of winter, usually from mid-December to mid-January, it can get a little cold and fog can be persistent, so the latter period can be avoided.
Agra - Climate data
The
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 33.9 °C (93.0 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Agra - Average temperatures (1981-2010) Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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January | 7.5 | 22.7 | 15.1 | 46 | 73 | 59.2 |
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February | 9.9 | 26 | 18 | 50 | 79 | 64.3 |
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March | 14.4 | 32.1 | 23.2 | 58 | 90 | 73.8 |
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April | 20 | 38.1 | 29 | 68 | 101 | 84.3 |
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May | 24.6 | 41.9 | 33.2 | 76 | 107 | 91.8 |
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June | 26.3 | 41.5 | 33.9 | 79 | 107 | 93 |
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July | 25 | 36 | 30.5 | 77 | 97 | 86.9 |
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August | 23.8 | 33.7 | 28.8 | 75 | 93 | 83.8 |
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September | 22.8 | 34.5 | 28.6 | 73 | 94 | 83.6 |
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October | 18 | 34.5 | 26.2 | 64 | 94 | 79.2 |
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November | 12.4 | 29.7 | 21 | 54 | 85 | 69.9 |
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December | 7.8 | 24.5 | 16.2 | 46 | 76 | 61.1 |
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Year | 17.7 | 33 | 25.3 | 63.9 | 91.3 | 77.5 |
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Precipitation amounts to 760 millimeters (29.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 3 mm (0.1 in) in the driest month (November) to 230 mm (9.1 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Agra - Average precipitationMonth | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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January | 12 | 0.5 | 1 |
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February | 12 | 0.5 | 1 |
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March | 9 | 0.3 | 1 |
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April | 12 | 0.5 | 1 |
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May | 25 | 1 | 2 |
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June | 80 | 3.1 | 3 |
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July | 215 | 8.5 | 10 |
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August | 230 | 9.1 | 11 |
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September | 130 | 5.1 | 8 |
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October | 30 | 1.2 | 1 |
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November | 3 | 0.1 | 0 |
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December | 4 | 0.1 | 0 |
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Year | 760 | 29.9 | 39 |
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Agra - Weather by month
Based on the period 1981-2010
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.1 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 7.5 °C (45.5 °F) and a maximum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).
February is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.0 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 9.9 °C (49.8 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).
March is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 32.1 °C (89.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (2 mph).
April is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 20 °C (68 °F) and a maximum of 38.1 °C (100.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
May is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.2 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) and a maximum of 41.9 °C (107.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (114.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
June, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.9 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F) and a maximum of 41.5 °C (106.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 46 °C (115 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25 °C (77 °F) and a maximum of 36 °C (96.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 215 mm (8.5 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 230 mm (9.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).
October is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.4 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 2 kph (1 mph).
November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.0 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (47 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 3 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).
December is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 24.5 °C (76.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 1 kph (1 mph).