Agra · Month comparison

November vs October

October ranks #1 overall vs November at #2. The sweet spot — dry, clear skies deliver the sharpest Taj photos of the year, and Diwali fireworks light the rooftops.

Agra November — Taj Mahal cool morning clear sky

November

#2 of 12 months

Best match

One of the best weather months — cool 12C mornings, crystal-clear skies, brisk Taj sunrise before the tour buses arrive.

  • ↑Cool 12C mornings ideal for the Taj sunrise slot — no fog yet
  • ↑Diwali (if late October/November): fireworks visible from rooftop restaurant terraces
Agra October — Taj Mahal autumn clear sky Diwali

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
FactorNovemberOctober
Weather score
9
9
Value score
4
4
Crowd score
4
4
Events score
5
7
Atmosphere
9
9
Avg high temp27°C32°C
Monthly rain8mm30mm
Daily sunshine8hrs8hrs

November trade-offs

  • ↓Weekend crowds surge as Delhi day-trippers arrive by Yamuna Expressway
  • ↓Fog season starting to develop by late November — first hazy mornings

October trade-offs

  • ↓International tourist season restarts sharply — Taj queues reappear
  • ↓Hotel prices jump back to winter-season rates mid-month
See all 12 months for Agra →November in detail →October in detail →
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