Bangladesh

Bangladesh Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Bangladesh in January.

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Dhaka Cox's Bazar Chittagong Sylhet

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 to Expect 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 (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Dhaka. 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 (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Sylhet with 13 mm (0.5 in). 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

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Dhaka gets approximately 220 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Bangladesh in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bangladesh.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Bangladesh

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Bangladesh?

Temperature range in Bangladesh (January)

Precipitation variation in Bangladesh (January)

Dhaka

In January Dhaka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
220 hours
224 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dhaka →

Cox's Bazar

In January Cox's Bazar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cox's Bazar →

Chittagong

In January Chittagong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
247 hours
263 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chittagong →

Sylhet

In January Sylhet generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sylhet →

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In our records: Bangladesh January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Bangladesh in our climate database (1989 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Bangladesh was 12°C (54°F) in Dhaka on January 12, 2003.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Bangladesh in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dhaka 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 7.2 mm (0.3 in)
Cox's Bazar 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Chittagong 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 6.5 mm (0.3 in)
Sylhet 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Bogra 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

Bangladesh weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bangladesh in January?

January in Bangladesh brings perfect weather. In Dhaka, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Bangladesh in January?

Average temperatures in Bangladesh during January range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Dhaka.

Does Bangladesh get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Dhaka averages just 7.2 mm (0.3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Bangladesh.

Is January a Good 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 and December with generally perfect weather in Dhaka. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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