January weather forecast
Chittagong, Bangladesh

January

Weather in January

Winter in Chittagong, Bangladesh, commences with January featuring several notable weather patterns. This month generally reveals a slight drop in temperatures from February, ensuing a comfortable climate. The relatively low humidity of 66% coupled with minimal rainfall contributes to the month's cool and dry nature. Noteworthy, the temperature fluctuates between 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 24.6°C (76.3°F) with a meagre 5mm (0.2") rainfall, shaping the city's mild winter. Distinctively, January in Chittagong can be described as clear and pleasant, a welcoming prelude to the oncoming increase in temperature.

Temperature

Chittagong experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 24.6°C (76.3°F) and a low of 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Humidity

In Chittagong, the average relative humidity in January is 66%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout January, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Chittagong, Bangladesh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.8 days and collects up to 1579mm (62.17") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

January is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).
Note: Most people find it challenging to enjoy swimming in water that is 21.8°C (71.2°F). As water temperature falls below 21°C (69.8°F), controlling breathing grows increasingly difficult.

Daylight

In Chittagong, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:40 pm +06.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is January, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! Sand and water reflections boost the intensity of UV exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Chittagong?
In Chittagong, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 24.6°C (76.3°F) and a low of 15.8°C (60.4°F).
What are January temperatures in Chittagong?
The high-temperature in Chittagong, Bangladesh, during January is 24.6°C (76.3°F) and the low-temperature is 15.8°C (60.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Chittagong?
In Chittagong, Bangladesh, the average relative humidity in January is 66%.
How much does it rain in Chittagong in January?
In January, the rain falls for 1.8 days. Throughout January, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the month with the coldest sea water in Chittagong?
The month with the coldest seawater is January, with an average sea temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).
What is the sea water temperature in January in Chittagong?
In Chittagong, Bangladesh, the average seawater temperature in January is 21.8°C (71.2°F). Swimming in 21.8°C (71.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
How many hours of daylight does Chittagong have in January?
In Chittagong, the average day length in January is 10h and 56min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Chittagong?
On the first day of January in Chittagong, Bangladesh, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:40 pm +06.
How many hours of sunshine does Chittagong have in January?
The average sunshine duration in January in Chittagong is 7.6h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chittagong?
The month with the lowest UV index in Chittagong, Bangladesh, is January, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Chittagong?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Chittagong is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Chittagong, Bangladesh
Average temperature in January
Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (26.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°C).

Average pressure in January - Chittagong, Bangladesh
Average pressure in January
Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1002.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Chittagong, Bangladesh
Average wind speed in January
Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Average wind speed in January: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in January - Chittagong, Bangladesh
Average humidity in January
Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Average humidity in January: 66%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (62%).

Average rainfall in January - Chittagong, Bangladesh
Average rainfall in January
Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Average rainfall in January: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (414mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (3mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Chittagong, Bangladesh
Average rainfall days in January
Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average sea temperature in January - Chittagong, Bangladesh
Average sea temperature in January
Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Average sea temperature in January: 21.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is June (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (21.8°C).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Chittagong, Bangladesh
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January - Chittagong, Bangladesh
Average sunshine days in January
Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Average sunshine days in January: 29.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.3 days).

Average UV index in January - Chittagong, Bangladesh
Average UV index in January
Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January - Chittagong, Bangladesh
Average cloud cover in January
Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Average cloud cover in January: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in January - Chittagong, Bangladesh
Average visibility in January
Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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