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Dhaka Climate by Month

The weather in Dhaka sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year. Temperatures can be very warm at the high end to roughly warm at the low end. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Dhaka changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in April to a comfortable 26°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 13°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Dhaka experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2048 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Dhaka, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 378 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 7.2 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Dhaka, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.5 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Dhaka in Bangladesh

Dhaka has high temperatures year round ranging between 26°C and 34°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, November and December.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Dhaka?
    Rainy season in Dhaka occurs in the months of April, May, June, July, August and September.
  • Does Dhaka have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and December are very dry.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dhaka?
    June tops the wettest month list with 378 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dhaka?
    January is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Dhaka?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 256 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Dhaka

    Thu   Nov 21
    30°C | 19°C
    NW 7 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    29°C | 19°C
    N 4 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    29°C | 19°C
    NW 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain