Rangpur climate
Rangpur (Bangladesh) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 25 °C78 °F, and about 1,968 mm77 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Rangpur climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2374 | 1050 | 1762 | 80.3 |
| Feb | 2882 | 1456 | 2169 | 120.5 |
| Mar | 3492 | 1865 | 2679 | 311.2 |
| Apr | 3697 | 2374 | 3085 | 1254.9 |
| May | 3595 | 2678 | 3086 | 2429.5 |
| Jun | 3391 | 2680 | 3085 | 34514 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2679 | 2984 | 38715 |
| Aug | 3189 | 2679 | 2984 | 31712 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2577 | 2882 | 31913 |
| Oct | 2985 | 2271 | 2678 | 1716.8 |
| Nov | 2780 | 1662 | 2171 | 70.3 |
| Dec | 2474 | 1253 | 1864 | 40.1 |
| Year | 3697 | 1050 | 2578 | 1,96877 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64% | 28% | 3.5 | 10:42 |
| Feb | 52% | 24% | 4.5 | 11:15 |
| Mar | 43% | 35% | 5.4 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 52% | 55% | 5.4 | 12:44 |
| May | 68% | 66% | 5.3 | 13:23 |
| Jun | 82% | 81% | 4.6 | 13:44 |
| Jul | 87% | 88% | 4.4 | 13:36 |
| Aug | 87% | 85% | 4.6 | 13:02 |
| Sep | 87% | 73% | 4.3 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 83% | 39% | 4.5 | 11:30 |
| Nov | 80% | 17% | 4.2 | 10:51 |
| Dec | 75% | 21% | 3.6 | 10:32 |
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 Rangpur is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 26 °C78 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C74 °F and lows 10 °C50 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13.7 °C24.7 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,968 mm77 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 (387 mm15 in), the driest is December (4 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 43% in March to 87% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 17%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 9 km/h (6 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Rangpur
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 23 °C74 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 4 mm0.1 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 (387 mm15 in) and humid (87% 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 Rangpur
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2374 to 28 °C82 °F, lows 1050 to 14 °C56 °F, about 8 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 3492 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1865 to 26 °C78 °F, about 132 mm5.2 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 3189 to 33 °C91 °F, lows around 26 °C79 °F, about 350 mm14 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 2780 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 1662 to 25 °C77 °F, about 166 mm6.5 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 Rangpur compares
Compared with Gazipur, about 227 km to the southeast, Rangpur has practically the same average temperature and receives 10% less precipitation (1,968 mm77 in vs 2,181 mm86 in). The difference is largest in December (1.2 °C2.1 °F cooler).
Of the 35 places in Bangladesh covered by World Climates, Rangpur is the 29th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 20th 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: Jalpaiguri (India, Cwa), Balurghat (India, Cwa) and Siliguri (India, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Saidpur 36 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,959 mm77 in
- Dinajpur 63 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,669 mm66 in
- Balurghat 75 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,458 mm57 in
- Shibganj 83 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,792 mm71 in
- Jalpaiguri 100 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2,048 mm81 in
- Bogra 100 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,792 mm71 in
- Sherpur 112 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2,184 mm86 in
- Raiganj 114 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,476 mm58 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Rangpur?
May is the warmest month in Rangpur, with an average high of 35 °C (95 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (78 °F).
What is the coldest month in Rangpur?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 23 °C (74 °F) and an average low of 10 °C (50 °F).
When does it rain the most in Rangpur?
July is the wettest month with about 387 mm (15.3 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 4 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Rangpur?
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.