How hot is Dhaka in January?

Daytime highs in Dhaka in January average 24°C (75°F); nights drop to about 13°C.

Does it rain in Dhaka in January?

Expect around 1.5 rainy days and 8 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Dhaka?

January is one of the best months to visit Dhaka. Overall travel score: 10.0/10. The best months are December–February.

Dhaka weather in January

January is one of the best months to visit Dhaka. Expect highs around 24°C, lows near 13°C, and about 1.5 days with rain.

10.0 · Excellenttravel score for January

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Avg high

24°C

Avg low

13°C

Rainfall

8 mm

Rain days

1.5

Sunshine

9.3 h/day

Daylight

10.7 h

What to pack for Dhaka in January

t-shirts and light layers
a light jacket for evenings

Humidity averages 78%; max daily wind around 10 km/h.

How January compares

Best months in Dhaka: December–February. See the full best time to visit Dhaka guide.

Dhaka in January: the details

In January, Dhaka sees average daytime highs of 24°C (75°F) and overnight lows of 13°C (55°F). Rainfall totals roughly 8 mm across 1.5 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.3 hours per day with 10.7 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 78%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Dhaka, Bangladesh (23.71, 90.41) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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