December · India
Best time to visit Red Fort in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Red Fort in December
Average temperature 15°C, 6 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 52% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.6/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 6 mm
- Humidity
- 52%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Red Fort scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 6 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Red Fort is Shah Jahan's walled Mughal citadel in Old Delhi, its sandstone ramparts running along the Yamuna side of Chandni Chowk.
December in Red Fort — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 6 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Red Fort at 8.6/10 (4th of 12), just behind February at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Red Fort in December?
- In December, Red Fort averages 15°C, 6 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Red Fort?
- December earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Red Fort in December?
- Expect about 6 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 52% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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