Dhaka climate
Dhaka (Bangladesh) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C78 °F, and about 2,224 mm88 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Dhaka climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2475 | 1152 | 1864 | 90.4 |
| Feb | 2883 | 1559 | 2271 | 200.8 |
| Mar | 3392 | 2068 | 2780 | 502.0 |
| Apr | 3595 | 2475 | 2985 | 1495.9 |
| May | 3392 | 2678 | 3085 | 29211 |
| Jun | 3188 | 2679 | 2984 | 38215 |
| Jul | 3187 | 2679 | 2883 | 43717 |
| Aug | 3087 | 2678 | 2882 | 35914 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2577 | 2882 | 28311 |
| Oct | 3085 | 2373 | 2679 | 1857.3 |
| Nov | 2781 | 1864 | 2373 | 381.5 |
| Dec | 2476 | 1356 | 1966 | 180.7 |
| Year | 3595 | 1152 | 2578 | 2,22488 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66% | 30% | 3.6 | 10:49 |
| Feb | 56% | 27% | 4.6 | 11:20 |
| Mar | 54% | 43% | 5.3 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 65% | 61% | 5.5 | 12:41 |
| May | 76% | 73% | 5.2 | 13:17 |
| Jun | 87% | 89% | 4.4 | 13:35 |
| Jul | 90% | 93% | 4.4 | 13:28 |
| Aug | 90% | 91% | 4.6 | 12:57 |
| Sep | 89% | 85% | 4.3 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 84% | 55% | 4.4 | 11:33 |
| Nov | 79% | 24% | 4.2 | 10:58 |
| Dec | 75% | 28% | 3.5 | 10:41 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Dhaka is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C75 °F and lows 11 °C52 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 11.9 °C21.4 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very wet, receiving about 2,224 mm88 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 53% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December and January. The wettest month is July (437 mm17 in), the driest is January (9 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 54% in March to 90% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 11 km/h (7 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Dhaka
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 9 mm0.4 in to 38 mm1.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (437 mm17 in) and humid (90% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
Dhaka weather by month
- January24 °C75 °F / 11 °C52 °F
- February28 °C83 °F / 15 °C59 °F
- March33 °C92 °F / 20 °C68 °F
- April35 °C95 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- May33 °C92 °F / 26 °C78 °F
- June31 °C88 °F / 26 °C79 °F
- July31 °C87 °F / 26 °C79 °F
- August30 °C87 °F / 26 °C78 °F
- September30 °C86 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- October30 °C85 °F / 23 °C73 °F
- November27 °C81 °F / 18 °C64 °F
- December24 °C76 °F / 13 °C56 °F
What to pack for Dhaka
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2475 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 1152 to 15 °C59 °F, about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3392 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 2068 to 26 °C78 °F, about 164 mm6.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3087 to 31 °C88 °F, lows around 26 °C78 °F, about 393 mm15 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2781 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 1864 to 25 °C77 °F, about 169 mm6.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Dhaka compares
Of the 35 places in Bangladesh covered by World Climates, Dhaka is the 21st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 13th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Bangladesh climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Agartala (India, Cwa), Silchar (India, Cwa) and Barasat (India, Cwa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Narayanganj (pop. 223,622), Motijheel (pop. 202,308), Paltan (pop. 184,492) and Sonargaon (pop. 130,000). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Dhaka, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Savar 22 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,940 mm76 in
- Gazipur 32 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2,181 mm86 in
- Faridpur 59 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,940 mm76 in
- Chandpur 59 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2,468 mm97 in
- Nagar Naluakot 62 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2,181 mm86 in
- Nagarpur 66 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,940 mm76 in
- Bhairab Bazar 69 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2,295 mm90 in
- Ashuganj City 72 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2,295 mm90 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Dhaka?
May is the warmest month in Dhaka, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Dhaka?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (52 °F).
When does it rain the most in Dhaka?
July is the wettest month with about 437 mm (17.2 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Dhaka?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.