When is the best time to go to Dhaka

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dhaka, Bangladesh. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Dhaka weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dhaka are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Dhaka January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 6mm 9.3hrs 11.7hrs

Dhaka's weather in January is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dhaka, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Dhaka and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dhaka with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dhaka weather in January »

February

Dhaka February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 19mm 8.4hrs 12.1hrs

February in Dhaka is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dhaka, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Dhaka and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dhaka with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dhaka weather in February »

March

Dhaka March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 54mm 7.8hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in March in Dhaka is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dhaka.

March is in the spring in Dhaka and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dhaka with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dhaka weather in March »

April

Dhaka April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
31°C 138mm 7.2hrs 13.4hrs

Dhaka's weather in April is typically very hot and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dhaka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Dhaka and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dhaka with around 138mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dhaka weather in April »

May

Dhaka May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 269mm 5.8hrs 14.1hrs

May is a very wet, humid month in Dhaka and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dhaka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Dhaka and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dhaka with around 269mm 10.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dhaka weather in May »

June

Dhaka June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 377mm 3.3hrs 11.7hrs

The climate in Dhaka during June can be summarized as very hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dhaka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Dhaka and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dhaka with around 377mm 14.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dhaka weather in June »

July

Dhaka July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 376mm 2.4hrs 12.1hrs

July in Dhaka is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dhaka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Dhaka and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dhaka with around 376mm 14.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dhaka weather in July »

August

Dhaka August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 315mm 2.4hrs 12.7hrs

The weather in August in Dhaka is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dhaka for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Dhaka and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dhaka with around 315mm 12.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dhaka weather in August »

September

Dhaka September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 266mm 3.5hrs 13.4hrs

Dhaka's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dhaka for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Dhaka and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dhaka with around 266mm 10.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dhaka weather in September »

October

Dhaka October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 162mm 6.8hrs 14.1hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Dhaka and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dhaka for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dhaka and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dhaka with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dhaka weather in October »

November

Dhaka November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 33mm 8.9hrs 11.7hrs

November is a reasonably dry, humid month in Dhaka and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dhaka, with some very good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dhaka and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dhaka with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dhaka weather in November »

December

Dhaka December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 7mm 9.1hrs 12.1hrs

December in Dhaka is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dhaka, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Dhaka and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dhaka with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dhaka weather in December »

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Dhaka weather stats

Dhaka weather statistics
Hottest month: September 32.2°C 90°F
Driest month: January 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: January 9.3hrs
Coldest month: January 26°C 78.8°F
Wettest month: June 377mm 14.8ins
Warmest sea: June 29.3°C 84.7°F
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