Weather in January in Bangladesh
Planning a journey to Bangladesh this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Bangladesh in January?
January in Bangladesh generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C and nighttime temperatures around 13°C in Dhaka. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Bangladesh in January, check out the map below. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Dhaka.For a closer look at conditions across Bangladesh, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Dhaka typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Dhaka enjoys close to 220 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Bangladesh's conditions throughout the year, check out our Bangladesh climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Bangladesh, check out our Bangladesh's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Bangladesh?
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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Bangladesh.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Bangladesh? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Bangladesh.
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