January weather - Winter 2024 - Dhaka, Bangladesh

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average pressure in January
Average wind speed in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average sunshine days in January
Average UV index in January
Average cloud cover in January
Average visibility in January

The beautiful Mughal architecture of the fort of Lalbagh standing in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Weather in January

January sees mild Dhaka temperatures, which start rising in readiness for the warmer months ahead. The city receives its least amount of sunlight during this time, which may be a relief for those who find high sunlight intensity uncomfortable. Visitors to Dhaka can expect a fair share of clear days as January is one of the driest months. January brings a lot of wind, with average speeds being recorded at 8.5km/h (5.3mph) and gust speeds getting as high as 12.3km/h (7.6mph). Dhakaites experience calm evenings due to low temperature fluctuations, lowest being 15.3°C (59.5°F) and highest not exceeding 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

January, noted for its average high-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F), is considered the coldest month in Dhaka.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:43 pm +06.

Sunshine

In Dhaka, the average sunshine in January is 7.6h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Dhaka?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F) and a low-temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F), is the coldest month.

What is the average January temperature in Dhaka?

The high-temperature in Dhaka during January is 26°C (78.8°F) and the low-temperature is 15.3°C (59.5°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Dhaka?

The average relative humidity in January is 53%.

What is the driest month in Dhaka?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Rain falls for 1.5 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in January in Dhaka?

In Dhaka, Bangladesh, during January, the rain falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in January in Dhaka?

The average day length in January is 10h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Dhaka?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:43 pm +06.

How long on average sun shines in January in Dhaka?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Dhaka is 7.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Dhaka?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in January in Dhaka?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Dhaka, Bangladesh, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

26.4°C 79.5°F

26°C 78.8°F

29.8°C 85.6°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8km/h 5mph

9.1km/h 5.7mph

9.2km/h 5.7mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

29.1

29.3

25.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

10km 6.2mi

Average temperature in January
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Average high temperature in January: 26°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (36.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26°C).

Average low temperature in January: 15.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°C).

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Average pressure in January
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Average pressure in January: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (999.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Average wind speed in January: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.8km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Average humidity in January: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (45%).

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Average rainfall in January
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Average rainfall in January: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (134mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Average rainfall days in January: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (1.5 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Average daylight in January: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

Average sunshine in January: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Average sunshine days in January: 29.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.4 days).

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Average UV index in January
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in January
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Average cloud cover in January: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in January
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (9km).

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January weather forecast
Dhaka, Bangladesh

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