Average Monthly Sunshine in Dhaka

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Dhaka receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Dhaka, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 256 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of July provide just 131 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2436 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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 per day.

Dhaka’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Dhaka enjoys an average of 2436 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

June, Dhaka’s wettest month, receives 169 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 26°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Dhaka Precipitation page.