Dhaka Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Dhaka’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Bangladesh.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Dhaka sees moderate fluctuations in temperatures, making each season distinct yet not extreme. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in April to a warm 26°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 13°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Dhaka by month:
The coldest temperatures are usually recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest temperatures occur near 3 PM, at the peak of the sun's warmth. April, the city’s warmest month, receives 238 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 7.2 mm of rainfall spread over roughly a single day. It records 220 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
Annual Temperatures in Bangladesh Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Bangladesh. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Dhaka Temperatures Compared World Wide
Dhaka’s average annual maximum temperature is 32°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Dhaka, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 72% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 26°C. In the warmest month, April, the humidity is 67% combined with an average maximum temperature of 34°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Sea vs. Land Temperatures
The influence of nearby oceans or large water bodies significantly affects local temperatures:
- Ocean Influence: Coastal regions tend to have more stable temperatures, as large bodies of water absorb and release heat slowly. This often results in milder winters and cooler summers compared to inland areas.
- Continental Climates: Landmasses well away from large bodies of water tend to show greater extremes in temperature, having hotter summers and colder winters because of the absence of water as a moderating influence.
For more detailed information about Dhaka’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Dhaka climate page.
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