Rajshahi climate
Rajshahi (Bangladesh) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C78 °F, and about 1,397 mm55 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Rajshahi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2475 | 949 | 1762 | 80.3 |
| Feb | 2984 | 1356 | 2170 | 120.5 |
| Mar | 3595 | 1966 | 2780 | 261.0 |
| Apr | 38101 | 2475 | 3188 | 803.2 |
| May | 3799 | 2679 | 3289 | 1586.2 |
| Jun | 3493 | 2780 | 3087 | 2248.8 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2679 | 2984 | 28511 |
| Aug | 3189 | 2678 | 2984 | 2319.1 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2577 | 2882 | 2218.7 |
| Oct | 3085 | 2271 | 2678 | 1375.4 |
| Nov | 2781 | 1661 | 2271 | 90.3 |
| Dec | 2475 | 1152 | 1864 | 60.2 |
| Year | 38101 | 949 | 2678 | 1,39755 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 24% | 3.4 | 10:47 |
| Feb | 50% | 22% | 4.5 | 11:18 |
| Mar | 40% | 29% | 5.3 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 49% | 45% | 5.7 | 12:42 |
| May | 62% | 61% | 5.5 | 13:19 |
| Jun | 77% | 80% | 4.8 | 13:38 |
| Jul | 86% | 87% | 4.4 | 13:30 |
| Aug | 87% | 84% | 4.6 | 12:59 |
| Sep | 88% | 73% | 4.4 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 83% | 39% | 4.3 | 11:32 |
| Nov | 77% | 18% | 4.0 | 10:55 |
| Dec | 72% | 22% | 3.2 | 10:38 |
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 Rajshahi is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 37 °C99 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C75 °F and lows 9 °C49 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15 °C27 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,397 mm55 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: November–February. The wettest month is July (285 mm11 in), the driest is December (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 40% in March to 88% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 18%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 10 km/h (6 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Rajshahi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 6 mm0.2 in to 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C89 °F, very wet (285 mm11 in) and humid (86% 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.
What to pack for Rajshahi
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2475 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 949 to 13 °C56 °F, about 9 mm0.3 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 3595 to 38 °C101 °F, lows 1966 to 26 °C79 °F, about 88 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3189 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 2678 to 27 °C80 °F, about 247 mm9.7 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 31 °C87 °F, lows 1661 to 25 °C77 °F, about 122 mm4.8 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 Rajshahi compares
Compared with Rangpur, about 166 km to the northeast, Rajshahi is on average 0.4 °C0.6 °F warmer and receives 29% less precipitation (1,397 mm55 in vs 1,968 mm77 in). The difference is largest in May (1.3 °C2.3 °F warmer).
Of the 35 places in Bangladesh covered by World Climates, Rajshahi is the 12th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 34th 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: Balurghat (India, Cwa), Baharampur (India, Cwa) and Barddhaman (India, Cwa).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Natore (pop. 369,138) and Puthia (pop. 159,406). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Rajshahi, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Nawabganj 41 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,270 mm50 in
- Baharampur 46 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,285 mm51 in
- Mohammadpur 59 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,458 mm57 in
- Kushtia 74 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,656 mm65 in
- Pabna 76 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,656 mm65 in
- Malda 84 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,317 mm52 in
- Bogra 94 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,792 mm71 in
- Balurghat 96 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,458 mm57 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Rajshahi?
May is the warmest month in Rajshahi, with an average high of 37 °C (99 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Rajshahi?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and an average low of 9 °C (49 °F).
When does it rain the most in Rajshahi?
July is the wettest month with about 285 mm (11.2 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Rajshahi?
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.