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Taj Mahal

Agra, India
Best timeNov–Mar
Set inAgra, India
In season~77°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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48–102°F
Fares from$752
Nearest airportDEL
CurrencyINR
LanguageHindi
TimezoneUTC+05:30
On the map
Map showing the location of Taj Mahal
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Oct–Apr. Go in May for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightOct · 81%
WarmestMay · 102°F
WettestJul
Best windowNov–Mar
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Taj Mahal: Taj Mahal in Agra
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Taj Mahal

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Gerd Eichmann
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The white-marble mausoleum on the Yamuna at Agra.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Mar, the 5 months that line up best.

Know before you go

  • Closed every Friday for prayers; plan around it.
  • Enter at sunrise for soft light and the thinnest crowds.
  • Large bags and tripods are not allowed inside; travel light.
  • Buy tickets online to skip the ticket-window queue.

On foot

The classic way in is the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Nearest airport is DEL.

Route details →

Pairs well with

Keoladeo National Park
32 mi away
Lotus Temple
107 mi away
Humayun's Tomb
109 mi away
Akshardham
110 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Taj Mahal?

The best time to visit Taj Mahal is November–March, in Agra, India.

Where is Taj Mahal?

Taj Mahal is in Agra, India. The nearest major airport is DEL.

What is Taj Mahal known for?

The white-marble mausoleum on the Yamuna at Agra.

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