Bangladesh weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Bangladesh this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Bangladesh in January?
January in Bangladesh generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C and nighttime temperatures around 13°C in Dhaka. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Dhaka.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Cox's Bazar with an average of 5.5 mm to low rainfall in Sylhet with 13 mm. Going by our weather data, this month in Dhaka usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 220 hours of sunshine in Dhaka. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bangladesh in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Bangladesh climate page.
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Popular destinations in Bangladesh
What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Bangladesh?
Average weather in Dhaka
In January Dhaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Cox's Bazar
In January Cox's Bazar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Chittagong
In January Chittagong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Sylhet
In January Sylhet generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Bangladesh?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Bangladesh. Typically, the climate in Dhaka is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Bangladesh is in January, February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Dhaka. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
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