Dhaka weather in January

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January in Dhaka is winter: days average 23.9°C and nights 12.8°C, with about 8 mm of rain over 2 days and roughly 9.2 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 5:32 PM, a 10.8-hour day.

What to expect

• Pleasant days: highs around 23.9°C.
• Cool, comfortable nights around 12.8°C.
• Mostly dry: only about 8 mm of rain across 2 days.
• Roughly 9.2 hours of sunshine a day.

What to pack

• a light layer for early mornings

Compared with the rest of Bangladesh

In January, Dhaka ranks 47th 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 28th, with highs about the same as 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 1.5° cooler than December, with roughly 42 mm less rain. February then turns hotter and stays about as wet.

What is the weather like in Dhaka in January?

January in Dhaka is winter: days average 23.9°C and nights 12.8°C, with about 8 mm of rain over 2 days and roughly 9.2 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:43 AM and sets at 5:32 PM, a 10.8-hour day.

Is January a good time to visit Dhaka?

Yes — one of the best months: dry and comfortable (average 23.9°/12.8°C, only about 8 mm of rain).

Does it rain in Dhaka in January?

Very little — Dhaka averages 2 days of light rain in January, about 8 mm in total.

How cold is Dhaka in January?

Average lows of 12.8°C and highs of 23.9°C; the coldest January night in 2020–24 was 8.1°C, and about 3 nights drop to 10°C or below. Cold by Bangladeshi standards, but a light jacket is enough.

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