Dhaka Weather in May

What's the weather like in Dhaka (Dhaka) in May 2024?

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

May is in the spring in Dhaka and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

Dhaka weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33.4°C 92°F
Nightly temperature 24.7°C 76.4°F
Average temperature 29°C 84.2°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 269 mm 10.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 28.9°C 84°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 6.8kph 4 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest 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.

May temperatures in Dhaka

Dhaka average temperature in May

May rainfall

Dhaka average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Dhaka average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Dhaka in May 2024.

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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
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