January · India
Best time to visit Red Fort in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Red Fort in January
Average temperature 12°C, 35 mm of rain, about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 60% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.8/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
- Humidity
- 60%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 2
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Red Fort scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 35 mm of rain, and roughly 2 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.
January in Red Fort — reliably good (6th best month)
January averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 daylight hours.
It scores 7.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on peak pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Red Fort in January?
- In January, Red Fort averages 12°C, 35 mm of rain, and about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Red Fort?
- January earns a 7.8/10 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 January?
- Expect about 35 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 60% and there are about 2 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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