Agra · Month comparison
August vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs August at #5. The sweet spot — dry, clear skies deliver the sharpest Taj photos of the year, and Diwali fireworks light the rooftops.
August
#5 of 12 months
Worth considering
Independence Day (15 Aug) flag parade at Agra Fort is worth catching — otherwise the wettest month of the year with near-zero tourists.
- ↑Independence Day 15 Aug: flag ceremony and parade at Agra Fort
- ↑Taj Mahal white marble gleams rain-washed between downpour breaks
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 | August | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 3 | 9 |
| Value score | 9 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 9 | 4 |
| Events score | 4 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 4 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 34°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 200mm | 30mm |
| Daily sunshine | 4hrs | 8hrs |
August trade-offs
- ↓Wettest month: 200mm average — outdoor sightseeing disrupted most afternoons
- ↓High 82% humidity makes 34C feel oppressive all day
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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