Things to Do in Bangladesh in January
January weather, activities, events & insider tips
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January Weather in Bangladesh
Long-run averages for January in Dhaka
76°F (24°C)
High Temp
55°F (13°C)
Low Temp
0.3 inches (8 mm)
Rainfall
75%
Humidity
4
Sunny-Day UV
What's On in Bangladesh in January
January in Bangladesh sees average high temperatures of 24°C and average low temperatures of 13°C, with average rainfall of 8 mm. The month is 2°C cooler than December and 4°C cooler than February, and drier than February. Daylight lasts 10 hours 39 minutes on 1 January and 10 hours 46 minutes on 15 January.
January Climate Compared
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 26°C | 15°C | 10 mm |
| January | 24°C | 13°C | 8 mm |
| February | 28°C | 16°C | 20 mm |
January is 2°C cooler than December; 4°C cooler than February; drier than February (8 mm vs 20 mm).
Long-run monthly averages. Source: Wikipedia.
Daylight in January
Day length: 10 h 39 min on 1 January, 10 h 46 min on 15 January (+9 min compared with mid-December).
Computed from the city's coordinates (sunrise to sunset, standard solar geometry).
Notable Places to Visit
Places within 8 km, ordered by Wikipedia coverage. Opening hours as mapped in OpenStreetMap (fetched 2026-10-16); check before you go. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); descriptions from Wikidata (CC0).
Quick Answers
How much rain does Bangladesh get in January?
On average 8 mm in January, drier than February (8 mm vs 20 mm).
How warm is Bangladesh in January?
Average highs are 24°C and average lows 13°C.
How long are the days in Bangladesh in January?
About 10 h 46 min of daylight on 15 January.
Are there public holidays in Bangladesh in January?
No public holidays fall in January in the next 12 months.
What are some notable places to visit in Bangladesh?
Ziaur Rahman, Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Lalbagh Fort (from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata).
Where to Stay in Bangladesh in January
Hand-picked hotels across price tiers for January travellers.
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