Agra · Month comparison
July vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs July at #7. The sweet spot — dry, clear skies deliver the sharpest Taj photos of the year, and Diwali fireworks light the rooftops.
July
#7 of 12 months
Worth considering
Monsoon rains turn the Taj forecourt into shallow puddles — the accidental reflection shots are real, but so is arriving soaked.
- ↑Monsoon puddles create unplanned Taj mirror reflections on the forecourt
- ↑Surrounding countryside turns lush green — Fatehpur Sikri road drive rewarding
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 | July | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 3 | 9 |
| Value score | 9 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 9 | 4 |
| Events score | 1 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 4 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 35°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 185mm | 30mm |
| Daily sunshine | 4hrs | 8hrs |
July trade-offs
- ↓185mm rain in the month — daily downpours disrupt itinerary planning
- ↓Yamuna floods occasionally close Mehtab Bagh riverside viewpoints
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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