Taj Mahal ताज महल
Agra, India UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Taj Mahal is a marble mausoleum and tomb located in Agra, India. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia, attracting about 6.5 million visitors in 2018.
Planning a visit
The most comfortable time to visit is during the cooler months from November to February, when daily highs range from 21 °C to 28 °C and rainfall is minimal. The period between July and September sees significant rain, with over 200 mm falling in July and August. May and June are the hottest months, with daily highs reaching 39 °C to 40 °C. The site is wheelchair accessible.
To reach the Taj Mahal, you can fly into Agra Airport, which is 8 km away, or use Noida International Airport, located 119 km away. The site is 180 km from New Delhi. You can combine your trip with visits to the Agra Fort, located 2.1 km away, Akbar's tomb, which is 10.4 km away, or the Buland Darwaza, 38.6 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 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 77 | 203 | 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.
