Weather in March in Bangladesh
Considering a trip to Bangladesh this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Bangladesh in March?
March in Bangladesh generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C in Cox's Bazar to 33°C in Dhaka. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Dhaka and 23°C in Cox's Bazar. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Cox's Bazar with an average of 28 mm to heavy rainfall in Sylhet with 203 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 256 hours of sunshine in Dhaka. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at March's conditions in Bangladesh, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Bangladesh's yearly weather, check out our Bangladesh climate page.
Where to go in Bangladesh in March
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 4 most popular destinations in Bangladesh?
Dhaka
In March Dhaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Cox's Bazar
In March Cox's Bazar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Chittagong
In March Chittagong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Sylhet
In March Sylhet generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bangladesh.
Is March the best time to visit Bangladesh?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Bangladesh with overall pleasant weather in Dhaka.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Dhaka. The weather in May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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