Climate of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Area-weighted average across Dhaka. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Dhaka, a subdivision of Bangladesh, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 18.1°C / 64.6°F in January to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in August, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in to 404 mm / 15.9 in depending on the season (2108 mm / 83 in total across the year). See the 2 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.1°C64.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 20.8°C69.4°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 25.3°C77.5°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| April | 28°C82.4°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.3°C82.9°F | 283 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 28.4°C83.1°F | 396 mm15.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.3°C82.9°F | 404 mm15.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.5°C83.3°F | 337 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.3°C82.9°F | 288 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.1°C80.8°F | 168 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.5°C74.3°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 19.5°C67.1°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dhaka?
The best months to visit Dhaka, Bangladesh for sunny, dry weather are January, February, November, December. The warmest month is August at an area-wide average of 28.5°C / 83.3°F, and the driest is December with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Dhaka?
Dhaka, Bangladesh has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 18.1°C / 64.6°F in January to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in August. Annual rainfall averages about 2108 mm / 83 in, with the wettest month being July (404 mm / 15.9 in) and the driest December (6 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Dhaka?
The hottest month in Dhaka is August, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.5°C / 83.3°F.
What is the coldest month in Dhaka?
The coldest month in Dhaka is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 18.1°C / 64.6°F.
When does it rain most in Dhaka?
The wettest month in Dhaka is July, averaging about 404 mm / 15.9 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 6 mm / 0.2 in.