January · Bangladesh
Best time to visit Dhaka in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Dhaka in January
Average temperature 17°C, 20 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.7/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Dhaka scores 8.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 17°C, 20 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Dhaka's rickshaws, Mughal mosques and riverfront make it one of South Asia's busiest capitals.
January is one of the strongest months in Dhaka (2nd)
January averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.7 daylight hours.
A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Dhaka (2nd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.4/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Dhaka in January?
- In January, Dhaka averages 17°C, 20 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Dhaka?
- January earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Dhaka in January?
- Expect about 20 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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