Climate of Agra

The climate of Agra features a semi-arid climate that borders on a humid subtropical climate. The city features mild winters, hot and dry summers and a monsoon season. The monsoon, though substantial in Agra, is not quite as heavy as the monsoon in other parts of India. The average monsoon rainfall during June to September is 628.6 millimeters. Agra has a reputation of being one of the hottest and the coldest towns in India. In summers the city witnesses a sudden surge in temperature and at times, mercury goes beyond the 46 °C mark in addition to a very high level of humidity. During summer, the daytime temperature hovers around 46-50 °C. Nights are relatively cooler and temperature lowers to a comfortable 30 °C. Winters are bit chilly but are the best time to visit Agra. The minimum temperature sometimes goes as low as -2 or -2.5 °C but usually hovers in the range of 6 to 8 °C.
Factors.
The monsoon and the Western Disturbance are the two main factors which alter the weather over Agra; otherwise, Continental air prevails for rest of the year. Like most cities of North western India, the weather and climate of Agra is extreme and subtropical in nature. Following are the main factors that influence the weather in Agra:
Monthly weather conditions.
Like other cities, Agra has four seasons: winter (Dec-Feb), summer (May-Sept), autumn (Oct-Nov) and spring (March–April). The monsoon season occurs in the summer. The following is a monthly summary of climatic conditions in Agra based on data from the India Meteorological Department.
January.
January is the coldest month in the city and Western Disturbance also occur in this month coming from Northern Pakistan. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was in 1932. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was in 1927 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was in 1947.
February.
Cold conditions continue until the middle of February, after that the weather becomes settled and pleasant. Winter showers also occur in this month. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was in 1993. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was in 1925 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was in 1980.
March.
Hot and dry weather returns during March. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was in 1994. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was in 2000 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was in 1944.
April.
Temperatures start to rise in this month. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was in 1921. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was in 1999 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was in 1984.
May.
May is the hottest month of Agra city. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was in 1921. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was in 1999 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was in 1987.
June.
It remains hot but during the middle or end of June pre-monsoon showers can start. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was in 1924. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was in 1999 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was in "1952".
July.
Monsoon season starts in July. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was in 1911. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was in 2000 and highest monthly rainfall recorded was in 1994.
August.
August is the wettest month of Agra city. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was in 1987. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was in 1999 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was in 1957.
September.
The intensity of rainstorm decreases in the month of September as monsoon starts to withdraw. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was in 1913. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was in 1999 and highest monthly rainfall recorded was in 1939.
October.
Post-monsoon rains could occur in this month. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was in 1993. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was in 1999 and the Highest monthly rainfall recorded was in 1911.
November.
It is the driest month of the city. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was in 1987. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was in 1999 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was in 1969.
December.
Winter season begins in this month. The highest monthly average maximum temperature recorded was in 1992. The lowest monthly average minimum temperature recorded was in 1999 and the highest monthly rainfall recorded was in 1967.