Agra · Month comparison
April vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs April at #8. The sweet spot — dry, clear skies deliver the sharpest Taj photos of the year, and Diwali fireworks light the rooftops.
April
#8 of 12 months
Strong option
Heat climbs fast — the 6am sunrise slot at the Taj is the only comfortable outdoor window of the day.
- ↑Hotel rates drop 30–40% as package-tour groups thin out for summer
- ↑Sunrise slot genuinely peaceful — international crowds gone by 8am heat
October
#1 of 12 months
Best match
The sweet spot — dry, clear skies deliver the sharpest Taj photos of the year, and Diwali fireworks light the rooftops.
- ↑Post-monsoon clarity: sharpest Taj Mahal photographs of the entire year
- ↑Diwali (Oct/Nov): oil lamps lit along rooftop restaurant terraces and ghats
| Factor | April | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 9 |
| Value score | 7 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 4 |
| Events score | 2 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 5 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 36°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 8mm | 30mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9hrs | 8hrs |
April trade-offs
- ↓Afternoon highs hit 36C — Taj marble scorches through sandals after 9am
- ↓Dust haze can flatten photograph contrast in midday light
October trade-offs
- ↓International tourist season restarts sharply — Taj queues reappear
- ↓Hotel prices jump back to winter-season rates mid-month
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