Dhaka weather in May
In May, Dhaka has an average high of 33 °C92 °F and an average low of 26 °C78 °F, with about 292 mm11 in of precipitation. May is the warmest month of the year and ranks 4th for precipitation.
How May compares with other months
Compared with April, May is about the same temperature and wetter by 143 mm5.6 in. Compared with June, May is 0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer on average and drier by 90 mm3.6 in. Daylight lasts about 13.3 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 76% and the average cloud amount 73%.
Is May a good time to visit Dhaka?
May is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 33 °C92 °F), it is fairly wet (292 mm11 in) and it is humid (76%). The most comfortable months in Dhaka are November–February.
What to wear in May
For Dhaka in May, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
May in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | 3392 | 2678 | 29211 |
| Savar | 3595 | 2678 | 25410.0 |
| Gazipur | 3493 | 2578 | 31012 |
| Faridpur | 3595 | 2678 | 2439.6 |
| Chandpur | 3391 | 2678 | 28311 |
| Nagar Naluakot | 3493 | 2578 | 31012 |
| Nagarpur | 3595 | 2678 | 25410.0 |
| Bhairab Bazar | 3391 | 2577 | 35914 |
| Ashuganj City | 3391 | 2577 | 35914 |
Other months in Dhaka
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Dhaka in May?
In May the average high in Dhaka is 33 °C (92 °F) and the average low is 26 °C (78 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Dhaka in May?
On average about 292 mm (11.5 in) of precipitation falls in May; it ranks 4th of the 12 months.
Is May the warmest month in Dhaka?
No. The warmest month in Dhaka is April, with an average high of 35 °C (95 °F). The coldest month is January, with an average low of 11 °C (52 °F).
How long is the day in Dhaka in May?
In the middle of May the day in Dhaka lasts about 13.3 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Dhaka in May?
The average relative humidity in May is about 76%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is Dhaka in May?
On average about 73% of the sky is covered by cloud in May. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
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.