When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
In general the best time to visit Dhaka is probably January, February, March, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are April, May, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is April, May, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +33°C in May and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Dhaka in different months
This is the average weather in Dhaka for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 21 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +13°C to +25°C.
October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +31°C during October.
In April, May, June, July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 99 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 263 mm in July.
Climate in Dhaka
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Dhaka for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Dhaka during the whole year:
The hottest month in Dhaka is May with average maximum temperature going up to +33°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +13°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Dhaka looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Dhaka is August with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 64%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Dhaka during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 21 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 4 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 21 rainy days and 263 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dhaka:
What is the hottest month in Dhaka?
The hottest month in Dhaka is May with average maximum temperature of +33°C.
What is the coldest month in Dhaka?
The coldest month in Dhaka is January with minimum temperatures of +13°C.
Is Dhaka worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Dhaka usually has great weather. The best month is probably May with +33°C and 2 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Dhaka?
if you're looking to visit Dhaka when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, June, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 4 mm of rain.
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dhaka, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.