ClimateForecastDecemberJanuary >>

Sylhet Climate by Month

The temperature in Sylhet varies moderately throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to warm. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The weather in Sylhet changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 25°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 12°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Sylhet has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 4584 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 859 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 13 mm over a single rainy day.

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

The best time of year to visit Sylhet in Bangladesh

Sylhet has high temperatures year round ranging between 25°C and 32°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, November and December.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Sylhet have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sylhet?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sylhet?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 25°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sylhet?
    June tops the wettest month list with 859 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sylhet?
    January is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

    Forecast for Sylhet

    Fri   Dec 13
    25°C | 15°C
    E 4 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    26°C | 14°C
    SE 4 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Sun   Dec 15
    26°C | 14°C
    SW 4 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain