Cox's Bazar weather in January

Winter · 2020–2024 averages

January in Cox's Bazar is winter: days average 22.9°C and nights 20.9°C, with about 7 mm of rain over 2 days and roughly 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:32 AM and sets at 5:31 PM, a 11-hour day.

What to expect

• Pleasant days: highs around 22.9°C.
• Mostly dry: only about 7 mm of rain across 2 days.
• Roughly 9.7 hours of sunshine a day.

What to pack

• nothing special — this is the most comfortable time of year

Compared with the rest of Bangladesh

In January, Cox's Bazar ranks 54th 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 51st, with highs 0.8° below 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 1.9° cooler than December, with similar rainfall. February then turns hotter and stays about as wet.

What is the weather like in Cox's Bazar in January?

January in Cox's Bazar is winter: days average 22.9°C and nights 20.9°C, with about 7 mm of rain over 2 days and roughly 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:32 AM and sets at 5:31 PM, a 11-hour day.

Is January a good time to visit Cox's Bazar?

Yes — one of the best months: dry and comfortable (average 22.9°/20.9°C, only about 7 mm of rain).

Does it rain in Cox's Bazar in January?

Very little — Cox's Bazar averages 2 days of light rain in January, about 7 mm in total.

How hot is Cox's Bazar in January?

Average highs of 22.9°C and lows of 20.9°C; the hottest January day in 2020–24 reached 25.8°C.

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