Weather in May in Bangladesh
Are you planning a trip a to Bangladesh in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Bangladesh in May?
May in Bangladesh generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 32°C in Sylhet to 34°C in Bogra. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Bogra and 24°C in Sylhet. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.For specific regional insights in Bangladesh, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Cox's Bazar with an average of 236 mm to heavy rainfall in Sylhet with 705 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Dhaka enjoys approximately 220 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at Bangladesh's conditions throughout the year, check out our Bangladesh climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Bangladesh, check out our Bangladesh's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Bangladesh?
Dhaka
In May Dhaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cox's Bazar
In May Cox's Bazar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chittagong
In May Chittagong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sylhet
In May Sylhet generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bangladesh.
Is May the best time to visit Bangladesh?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Bangladesh with often poor weather in Dhaka.
Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Dhaka. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Bangladesh.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Bangladesh? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Bangladesh.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.