India's classic first circuit: Old Delhi's bazaars and Mughal tombs, the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri on the road west, and Jaipur's Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal. October to March is cool and dry; April to June is very hot.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, October, November, December
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: June, July, August.
Shoulder season: January, good weather with typically fewer crowds and lower prices.
Weather and crowds
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Wet days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 65°F | 7°C / 45°F | 4 | Moderate |
| February | 24°C / 76°F | 11°C / 52°F | 3 | Moderate |
| March | 31°C / 87°F | 17°C / 62°F | 2 | Moderate |
| April | 37°C / 99°F | 22°C / 71°F | 1 | Moderate |
| May | 38°C / 101°F | 25°C / 77°F | 5 | Quiet |
| June | 38°C / 101°F | 27°C / 81°F | 10 | Quiet |
| July | 34°C / 93°F | 26°C / 80°F | 23 | Moderate |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 26°C / 79°F | 18 | Moderate |
| September | 33°C / 91°F | 25°C / 76°F | 14 | Quiet |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 20°C / 68°F | 3 | Moderate |
| November | 27°C / 80°F | 14°C / 58°F | 1 | Busy |
| December | 22°C / 71°F | 10°C / 49°F | 2 | Busy |
Weather: averages of recent years from Open-Meteo historical data (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: estimated from the seasons and holiday periods, not measured.
How long to stay
4–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 14.5h from the US East Coast, 9h from Europe, 1.5h from South Asia.
Good to know
- The Gatimaan Express does Delhi to Agra in under two hours and runs daily except Fridays; book on the IRCTC site or through an agent.
- The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; go at sunrise for soft light and fewer people.
- A private car and driver for the Agra–Jaipur leg is affordable and lets you stop at Fatehpur Sikri.
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