Rajshahi weather in January
In January, Rajshahi sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 12°C, with 11 mm of rain across 2 wet days and about 10.7 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 77% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 30 min at the start of January to 10 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Rajshahi's 2nd-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rajshahi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 12°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- 2 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 36 min
- 6:56 AM – 5:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 22%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.36 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 9.0
- out of 10
Rajshahi is metropolitan city in Western Bangladesh.
- Air quality
- Severe
- PM2.5 72.5 µg/m³ · 2018
- Founded
- 1700
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical January day in Rajshahi reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 12°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 1°C cooler than December and about 4°C cooler than February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 13 |
| 2 | 24 | 13 |
| 3 | 24 | 13 |
| 4 | 24 | 13 |
| 5 | 24 | 12 |
| 6 | 24 | 12 |
| 7 | 23 | 12 |
| 8 | 23 | 12 |
| 9 | 23 | 12 |
| 10 | 23 | 12 |
| 11 | 23 | 12 |
| 12 | 23 | 12 |
| 13 | 23 | 12 |
| 14 | 24 | 12 |
| 15 | 24 | 12 |
| 16 | 24 | 12 |
| 17 | 24 | 12 |
| 18 | 24 | 12 |
| 19 | 24 | 12 |
| 20 | 24 | 12 |
| 21 | 24 | 12 |
| 22 | 24 | 12 |
| 23 | 24 | 12 |
| 24 | 24 | 13 |
| 25 | 24 | 13 |
| 26 | 24 | 13 |
| 27 | 25 | 13 |
| 28 | 25 | 13 |
| 29 | 25 | 13 |
| 30 | 25 | 13 |
| 31 | 25 | 13 |
How January really feels in Rajshahi
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Rajshahi weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 12th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 12° | 11 | 2 | 10.7 | 9.0 |
| Feb | 28° / 16° | 20 | 2.6 | 11.2 | 7.9 |
| Mar | 32° / 20° | 28 | 3.6 | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 35° / 24° | 74 | 9.5 | 12.6 | 2.6 |
| May | 35° / 26° | 193 | 18.1 | 13.2 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 33° / 27° | 313 | 23.6 | 13.5 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 32° / 27° | 307 | 27.6 | 13.4 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 32° / 27° | 254 | 27.4 | 12.8 | 2.2 |
| Sep | 32° / 26° | 245 | 23.2 | 12.2 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 112 | 10.5 | 11.4 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 29° / 19° | 15 | 1.3 | 10.8 | 7.3 |
| Dec | 25° / 15° | 9 | 1 | 10.5 | 9.0 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 77% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 9% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 13%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 |
| Cloudier (%) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 86 | 14 |
| 2 | 85 | 15 |
| 3 | 84 | 16 |
| 4 | 84 | 16 |
| 5 | 84 | 16 |
| 6 | 84 | 16 |
| 7 | 84 | 16 |
| 8 | 84 | 16 |
| 9 | 85 | 15 |
| 10 | 85 | 15 |
| 11 | 85 | 15 |
| 12 | 85 | 15 |
| 13 | 86 | 14 |
| 14 | 86 | 14 |
| 15 | 86 | 14 |
| 16 | 86 | 14 |
| 17 | 87 | 13 |
| 18 | 87 | 13 |
| 19 | 88 | 12 |
| 20 | 88 | 12 |
| 21 | 88 | 12 |
| 22 | 88 | 12 |
| 23 | 88 | 12 |
| 24 | 89 | 11 |
| 25 | 89 | 11 |
| 26 | 89 | 11 |
| 27 | 89 | 11 |
| 28 | 89 | 11 |
| 29 | 89 | 11 |
| 30 | 88 | 12 |
| 31 | 88 | 12 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Rajshahi gets around 11 mm of rain over 2 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 6% and peaks near 7% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 5 |
| 8 | 5 |
| 9 | 5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 11 | 5 |
| 12 | 5 |
| 13 | 6 |
| 14 | 6 |
| 15 | 6 |
| 16 | 6 |
| 17 | 6 |
| 18 | 6 |
| 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 7 |
| 21 | 7 |
| 22 | 7 |
| 23 | 7 |
| 24 | 7 |
| 25 | 7 |
| 26 | 7 |
| 27 | 7 |
| 28 | 7 |
| 29 | 7 |
| 30 | 7 |
| 31 | 7 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 58% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 55 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 47 |
| Comfortable (%) | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| Humid (%) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | 37 | 8 | 0 |
| 2 | 57 | 36 | 7 | 0 |
| 3 | 58 | 35 | 7 | 0 |
| 4 | 59 | 35 | 6 | 0 |
| 5 | 60 | 34 | 6 | 0 |
| 6 | 60 | 34 | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 61 | 33 | 6 | 0 |
| 8 | 61 | 33 | 6 | 0 |
| 9 | 62 | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| 10 | 62 | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | 62 | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| 12 | 62 | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| 13 | 61 | 33 | 5 | 1 |
| 14 | 61 | 33 | 5 | 1 |
| 15 | 61 | 33 | 5 | 1 |
| 16 | 61 | 33 | 5 | 1 |
| 17 | 60 | 33 | 6 | 1 |
| 18 | 60 | 33 | 6 | 1 |
| 19 | 60 | 33 | 6 | 1 |
| 20 | 60 | 33 | 6 | 1 |
| 21 | 59 | 33 | 7 | 1 |
| 22 | 59 | 33 | 7 | 1 |
| 23 | 57 | 34 | 8 | 1 |
| 24 | 57 | 34 | 8 | 1 |
| 25 | 56 | 34 | 9 | 1 |
| 26 | 56 | 35 | 9 | 0 |
| 27 | 54 | 36 | 10 | 0 |
| 28 | 53 | 37 | 10 | 0 |
| 29 | 51 | 38 | 11 | 0 |
| 30 | 49 | 39 | 12 | 1 |
| 31 | 47 | 40 | 12 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 8 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 10 h 30 min at the start of January to 10 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:53 AM to 6:53 AM, and sunset from 5:24 PM to 5:45 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.5 | 6:53 | 5:24 |
| 2 | 10.5 | 6:54 | 5:25 |
| 3 | 10.5 | 6:54 | 5:25 |
| 4 | 10.5 | 6:54 | 5:26 |
| 5 | 10.5 | 6:54 | 5:27 |
| 6 | 10.5 | 6:55 | 5:27 |
| 7 | 10.6 | 6:55 | 5:28 |
| 8 | 10.6 | 6:55 | 5:29 |
| 9 | 10.6 | 6:55 | 5:29 |
| 10 | 10.6 | 6:55 | 5:30 |
| 11 | 10.6 | 6:55 | 5:31 |
| 12 | 10.6 | 6:55 | 5:31 |
| 13 | 10.6 | 6:56 | 5:32 |
| 14 | 10.6 | 6:56 | 5:33 |
| 15 | 10.6 | 6:56 | 5:33 |
| 16 | 10.6 | 6:56 | 5:34 |
| 17 | 10.7 | 6:56 | 5:35 |
| 18 | 10.7 | 6:56 | 5:36 |
| 19 | 10.7 | 6:55 | 5:36 |
| 20 | 10.7 | 6:55 | 5:37 |
| 21 | 10.7 | 6:55 | 5:38 |
| 22 | 10.7 | 6:55 | 5:38 |
| 23 | 10.7 | 6:55 | 5:39 |
| 24 | 10.8 | 6:55 | 5:40 |
| 25 | 10.8 | 6:55 | 5:41 |
| 26 | 10.8 | 6:54 | 5:41 |
| 27 | 10.8 | 6:54 | 5:42 |
| 28 | 10.8 | 6:54 | 5:43 |
| 29 | 10.8 | 6:54 | 5:43 |
| 30 | 10.8 | 6:53 | 5:44 |
| 31 | 10.9 | 6:53 | 5:45 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 4.36 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.01 kWh/m² to a high of 6.17 kWh/m² in April across the year — January's 4.36 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Rajshahi
None of Rajshahi's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Rajshahi sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Rajshahi's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Rajshahi?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is one of the better times to visit Rajshahi for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Rajshahi in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Rajshahi sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 12°C. Worth packing: light clothes.
UV index in Rajshahi in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 4 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Rajshahi peaks around July 20 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 17 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Rajshahi in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Rajshahi is worst in January — around 131 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.5× the cleanest month (July, 29 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Rajshahi's WHO annual average of 72.5 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 131 | 114 | 83 | 58 | 46 | 38 | 29 | 35 | 44 | 69 | 101 | 121 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 131 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 114 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 83 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 58 | Unhealthy |
| May | 46 | Poor |
| Jun | 38 | Poor |
| Jul | 29 | Moderate |
| Aug | 35 | Poor |
| Sep | 44 | Poor |
| Oct | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 101 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 121 | Unhealthy |
Where is Rajshahi?
Rajshahi sits at 24.4°N, 88.6°E, 23 m above sea level, in Bangladesh. The nearest listed city is Paharpur, 82 km away.
Topography around Rajshahi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rajshahi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rajshahi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 17 m around an average of 19 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 23 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 56 m.
The land around Rajshahi is covered by artificial surfaces (40%) and trees (28%) within 3 km, cropland (54%) and trees (29%) within 16 km, and cropland (66%) and trees (29%) within 80 km.
Bangladesh travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / C / D / G
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 25% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,597
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 59%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.3
- per 100k, 2018
- Road deaths
- 15.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 506
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Rajshahi (24.374°, 88.6011°, elevation 23 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).