Bandarban weather in January

Winter · 2020–2024 averages

January in Bandarban is winter: days average 25.9°C and nights 13°C, with about 10 mm of rain over 2 days and roughly 9.6 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:31 AM and sets at 5:27 PM, a 10.9-hour day.

What to expect

• Pleasant days: highs around 25.9°C.
• Cool, comfortable nights around 13°C.
• Mostly dry: only about 10 mm of rain across 2 days.
• Roughly 9.6 hours of sunshine a day.

What to pack

• a light layer for early mornings

Compared with the rest of Bangladesh

In January, Bandarban ranks 29th of 64 districts for rainfall — about the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (19 mm) and the driest Dinajpur (4 mm). For heat it ranks 1st, with highs 2.2° above the national mean; Bandarban is the hottest district in January (25.9°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (10.6°C).

Compared with the months around it

January is about 1.2° cooler than December, with similar rainfall. February then turns hotter and stays about as wet.

What is the weather like in Bandarban in January?

January in Bandarban is winter: days average 25.9°C and nights 13°C, with about 10 mm of rain over 2 days and roughly 9.6 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:31 AM and sets at 5:27 PM, a 10.9-hour day.

Is January a good time to visit Bandarban?

Yes — one of the best months: dry and comfortable (average 25.9°/13°C, only about 10 mm of rain).

Does it rain in Bandarban in January?

Very little — Bandarban averages 2 days of light rain in January, about 10 mm in total.

How cold is Bandarban in January?

Average lows of 13°C and highs of 25.9°C; the coldest January night in 2020–24 was 8.9°C, and about 1 night drop to 10°C or below. Cold by Bangladeshi standards, but a light jacket is enough.

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