Climate of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Point-value climate at Dhaka (Dhaka, Bangladesh). Population approximately 12,797,394.
Located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Dhaka has a Mediterranean-style climate. Population approximately 12,797,394. Monthly average temperatures range from 19°C / 66.2°F in January to 28.9°C / 84°F in August, with rainfall varying from 6 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 412 mm / 16.2 in (July) — about 2159 mm / 85 in across the year. As the national capital of Bangladesh, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dhaka's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C66.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 21.9°C71.4°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 26.3°C79.3°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| April | 28.7°C83.7°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.8°C83.8°F | 319 mm12.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 28.8°C83.8°F | 352 mm13.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.7°C83.7°F | 412 mm16.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.9°C84°F | 330 mm13″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.7°C83.7°F | 293 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.8°C82°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.4°C75.9°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 20.2°C68.4°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dhaka?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, November, December. Dhaka's warmest month is August at an average of 28.9°C / 84°F, and its driest month is January with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Dhaka?
Dhaka, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 19°C / 66.2°F in January to 28.9°C / 84°F in August. Annual rainfall is approximately 2159 mm / 85 in, with the wettest month being July (412 mm / 16.2 in) and the driest January (6 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Dhaka in August?
The average temperature in Dhaka in August is 28.9°C / 84°F, with rainfall of about 330 mm / 13 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Dhaka?
The driest month in Dhaka is January, with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 19°C / 66.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Dhaka?
The wettest month in Dhaka is July, with approximately 412 mm / 16.2 in of average monthly rainfall.