Agra Fort आगरा का क़िला
Agra, India UNESCO World Heritage Site
Commissioned by Akbar, this red sandstone fort stands 214 m high and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Monument of National Importance. It is one of the most looked-up sights in India.
Planning a visit
The climate in Agra varies throughout the year. The hottest months are April, May, and June, with daily highs of 37 °C, 40 °C, and 39 °C. The wettest months are July and August, which see about 200 to 205 mm of rain and around 20 to 22 rainy days. For cooler weather, the months of November through February offer lower temperatures, with daily highs between about 21 °C and 28 °C. In March, daily highs are around 30 °C, and in October, daily highs are about 32 °C. Rainfall is low in December and January, with about 5 mm and 12 mm respectively. In 2024, the site had about 1.8 million visitors.
Agra Airport is 6 km away, and Noida International Airport is 118 km away. The fort is 178 km from New Delhi. Nearby sites include the Taj Mahal, located 2.1 km away, Akbar's tomb, located 8.3 km away, and Buland Darwaza, located 36.7 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 40 °C. The wettest is August, with about 205 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 21 | 24 | 31 | 37 | 40 | 39 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 76 | 202 | 205 | 142 | 24 | 6 | 5 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
