Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Agra in October
Little changes in Agra from September: highs stay near 92°F (33°C), lows near 66°F (19°C), and about 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 76/100, 5th of 12.
- Avg high
- 92°F (33°C)
- Avg low
- 66°F (19°C)
- Rain
- 0.8 in (21 mm)
- Humidity
- 52%
- Cloud cover
- 13%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 20 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What October feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 92°F (33°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 66°F (19°C), about 14°C (25°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is scarce: about 0.8 in (21 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 13%.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are November – February.
- The drier spell starts: rain falls to 0.8 in (21 mm) after 3.8 in (97 mm) in September.
- Comfort improves from 62/100 in September to 76/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Mar window our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 92°F
- Sun hat and sunscreenmidday heat
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 66°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Agra in October
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Agra Fort
Red sandstone fortress-palace where Shah Jahan spent his last years looking toward the Taj.
Fatehpur Sikri
Akbar's abandoned 16th-century capital, with palaces and the vast Jama Masjid, 37 km from Agra.
Peshawri at ITC Mughal
Northwest Frontier cooking with clay-oven kebabs and slow-cooked dal bukhara in a hotel setting.
Why now A break from 92°F afternoons.
Panchhi Petha
Agra's best-known maker of petha, a translucent ash-gourd sweet in dozens of flavors.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Mehtab Bagh
Riverside Mughal garden directly across the Yamuna from the Taj, framed for sunset views.
Why now October scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in October
- Delhi in October~111 mi · highs 90°F, 0.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Jaipur in October~138 mi · highs 91°F, 0.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Agra?
It's middling, scoring 76/100. The best months are November – February, at up to 100. Expect highs of 92°F (33°C) and 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Mar window our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route recommends.
How hot is Agra in October?
Average highs are 92°F (33°C) and average lows 66°F (19°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Agra in October?
Not much: about 0.8 in (21 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 24.7 in (627 mm).
What should I pack for Agra in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 92°F), sun hat and sunscreen (midday heat), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 66°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in October
- Golden Triangle & Rajasthan Oct – Mar
Planning Agra in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.