Early spring · Weather & things to do
Agra in March
Agra warms up: highs climb to 93°F (34°C), from 81°F in February, with lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 72/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 93°F (34°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (11 mm)
- Humidity
- 28%
- Cloud cover
- 26%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 72/100 · Good
What March feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 93°F (34°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 18°C (32°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
The air is dry, at about 28% humidity, which keeps warmth comfortable but dries skin and lips.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 26%.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are November – February.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 7°C (12°F) from February.
- Comfort slips from 98/100 in February to 72/100.
- March sits inside the Oct – Mar window our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clothes93°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 61°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Agra in March
Afternoons run hot (93°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Sheroes Hangout
Café run by acid-attack survivors, serving tea, coffee and snacks on a pay-what-you-wish basis.
Why now A break from 93°F afternoons.
Pinch of Spice
Reliable North Indian restaurant for butter chicken, dal makhani and tandoori breads.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah
The 'Baby Taj', a small marble tomb with fine pietra dura that predates the Taj Mahal.
Fatehpur Sikri
Akbar's abandoned 16th-century capital, with palaces and the vast Jama Masjid, 37 km from Agra.
Mehtab Bagh
Riverside Mughal garden directly across the Yamuna from the Taj, framed for sunset views.
Why now March scores 72/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in March
- Delhi in March~111 mi · highs 90°F, 0.7 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Jaipur in March~138 mi · highs 90°F, 0.4 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Agra in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Agra?
It's middling, scoring 72/100. The best months are November – February, at up to 100. Expect highs of 93°F (34°C) and 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain. March is inside the Oct – Mar window our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route recommends.
How hot is Agra in March?
Average highs are 93°F (34°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Agra in March?
Not much: about 0.4 in (11 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.7 in (627 mm).
What should I pack for Agra in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (93°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 61°F) and lip balm and moisturizer (dry air).
Routes in season in March
- Golden Triangle & Rajasthan Oct – Mar
Planning Agra in March?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.