Best Time to Visit Taj Mahal

October to March

Months to avoid: May to June (45°C+ heat), July to September (monsoon humidity)

Recommended stay: 1-2 days

Plan Taj Mahal for October to March. Give it 1-2 days. The window to avoid is May to June (45°C+ heat), July to September (monsoon humidity).

What the season gets you

One of the very few places that's actually better in person than in photographs
Sunrise entry, gates open at 6am, the marble turns pink, and for 20 minutes it's almost quiet
Pairs naturally with the Delhi-Agra-Jaipur Golden Triangle (most do all three in 5-6 days)