Average high
23.1°
Rajshahi weather in January
Winter · 2020–2024 averages
January in Rajshahi is winter: days average 23.1°C and nights 11.8°C, with about 16 mm of rain over 3 days and roughly 9.5 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 5:37 PM, a 10.8-hour day.
Average low
11.8°
Rainfall
16 mm
Rainy days
3
Sunshine / day
9.5 h
Nights ≤ 10°C
8
Hottest day (2020–24)
27.8°
Coldest night (2020–24)
7.7°
Wettest single day
11 mm
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Sunset
5:37 PM
Day length
10.8 h
What to expect
- Pleasant days: highs around 23.1°C.
- Cool, comfortable nights around 11.8°C.
- Mostly dry: only about 16 mm of rain across 3 days.
- Roughly 9.5 hours of sunshine a day.
- Dense morning fog is common; road, river and air travel often run late until mid-morning.
What to pack
- a light layer for early mornings
Compared with the rest of Bangladesh
In January, Rajshahi ranks 9th 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 49th, with highs 0.6° 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 Rajshahi in January?
January in Rajshahi is winter: days average 23.1°C and nights 11.8°C, with about 16 mm of rain over 3 days and roughly 9.5 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 5:37 PM, a 10.8-hour day.
Is January a good time to visit Rajshahi?
Yes — one of the best months: dry and comfortable (average 23.1°/11.8°C, only about 16 mm of rain).
Does it rain in Rajshahi in January?
Very little — Rajshahi averages 3 days of light rain in January, about 16 mm in total.
How cold is Rajshahi in January?
Average lows of 11.8°C and highs of 23.1°C; the coldest January night in 2020–24 was 7.7°C, and about 8 nights drop to 10°C or below. Cold by Bangladeshi standards, but a light jacket is enough.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.1° / 11.8° | 16 mm | 3 | 9.5 |
| February | 26.5° / 13.8° | 20 mm | 3 | 10.1 |
| March | 32.2° / 19.1° | 38 mm | 6 | 10.5 |
| April | 36.3° / 23.3° | 58 mm | 7 | 10.6 |
| May | 33.7° / 24.7° | 219 mm | 19 | 9.6 |
| June | 33.6° / 26.6° | 298 mm | 24 | 7.8 |
| July | 32.6° / 26.4° | 280 mm | 27 | 8.6 |
| August | 32° / 26.1° | 276 mm | 28 | 8.6 |
| September | 31.8° / 25.8° | 302 mm | 25 | 8.1 |
| October | 31.1° / 23.5° | 149 mm | 13 | 9.5 |
| November | 28.7° / 17.8° | 5 mm | 1 | 9.8 |
| December | 25° / 14° | 11 mm | 1 | 9.3 |
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