Akbar's tomb
Akbar's tomb is a sandstone mausoleum in Agra, India, commissioned by Jahangir I and named after Akbar. This Monument of National Importance is a significant example of Mughal architecture.
Planning a visit
The climate in Agra varies by month. The coolest temperatures occur in January and December, with daily highs around 21-22 °C and lows between 8 and 9 °C. The hottest period is from April to June, when daily highs reach between 37 °C and 40 °C. July and August are the wettest months, seeing about 196 mm to 201 mm of rain and up to 22 rainy days.
To reach the site, you can fly into Agra Airport, which is 7 km away, or use Noida International Airport, located 112 km from the tomb. The site is 171 km from New Delhi. While visiting, you can also see Agra Fort, which is 8.3 km away, the Taj Mahal, 10.4 km away, or Buland Darwaza, 31.7 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 40 °C. The wettest is August, with about 201 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 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 73 | 196 | 201 | 137 | 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.
