When to visit
Dhaka?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Dhaka
Dhaka Division · Bangladesh

The best weather in Dhaka is from January, February, December. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
October
52

Mixed climate

⛈Hot & rainy

Temperature
24–31°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
28–36°C
Muggy
Precipitation
196mm
Torrential rain · 15 days
Sunshine
9.2h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
83%
Muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
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Monthly Overview
Score989786553627272831529596
ClimatePleasantPleasantPleasantHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyPleasantPleasant
Temperature13–24°C16–27°C20–31°C24–33°C25–33°C26–32°C26–31°C26–31°C26–32°C24–31°C19–29°C15–25°C
Feels like13–24°C16–28°C22–34°C28–38°C30–39°C32–38°C31–37°C31–37°C31–38°C28–36°C21–31°C15–26°C
Precipitation6mm
1 days
15mm
2 days
51mm
5 days
155mm
10 days
250mm
16 days
312mm
27 days
312mm
30 days
289mm
30 days
255mm
25 days
196mm
15 days
34mm
2 days
30mm
2 days
Sunshine9.5h
☀︎ 87%
9.9h
☀︎ 88%
10.3h
☀︎ 86%
10.2h
☀︎ 80%
9.6h
☀︎ 72%
5.6h
☀︎ 41%
4.6h
☀︎ 35%
5.0h
☀︎ 39%
5.9h
☀︎ 48%
9.2h
☀︎ 79%
9.8h
☀︎ 89%
9.2h
☀︎ 86%
WindNW · 10 km/hNW · 11 km/hSW · 13 km/hS · 16 km/hS · 16 km/hS · 18 km/hSE · 18 km/hSE · 17 km/hSE · 14 km/hE · 11 km/hN · 9 km/hNW · 10 km/h
Humidity (%)76%70%67%75%80%85%86%85%85%83%76%77%
Day length10.9h11.4h12.0h12.7h13.3h13.6h13.4h12.9h12.3h11.6h11.0h10.7h
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Ekushey Book Fair
Pohela Boishakh
Victory Day
Events & Festivals
  • Ekushey Book FairculturalSignature event
    February· 500k+ visitors

    This month-long book fair held throughout February at the Bangla Academy grounds is one of the largest in the world and…

  • Pohela Boishakhcultural
    April· 500k+ visitors

    Bengali New Year on April 14 brings huge crowds to Dhaka's Ramna Park and the Mangal Shobhajatra procession near Dhaka U…

  • Victory Dayholiday
    December· 50k+ visitors

    On December 16, Dhaka marks Bangladesh's Victory Day with a formal ceremony at the National Martyrs' Memorial, flag hois…

The story of the seasons in Dhaka

Dhaka is one of the most relentlessly kinetic metropolises on earth, but its calendar offers a rare, immaculate window: four dry, cool winter months where the sprawling delta city becomes intensely walkable and deeply welcoming, before the heat and monsoonal skies slam the door shut.

To enter Dhaka is to step directly into a sensory slipstream. Sprawling across the flat, water-bound plains of the Bengal delta, bounded by the ancient commerce of the Buriganga and the curve of the Turag, this is an urban ecosystem of sheer, unfiltered human momentum. Rickshaw bells ring in endless cascading waves, chai stalls steam beneath banyan trees, and centuries of Mughal trade echo through riverfront alleyways. For the uninitiated, the sheer density can feel overwhelming, but Dhaka's rhythm is fundamentally dictated by the sky. Choose the right months, and the city reveals itself as an extraordinarily lively, poetic, and historic place where life spills into shaded parks and book-lined avenues. Choose poorly, and you will find yourself battling suffocating delta humidity, sudden cloudbursts, and streets stalled under monsoon floodwaters.

The Golden Winter: November Through February

Winter in Dhaka is not just pleasant; it is transformative. Beginning in November, the oppressive moisture drains out of the delta air, replaced by crisp, sunlit mornings and cool, clear evenings. The apparent temperature drops into a comfortable realm where you can spend entire days exploring on foot without exhaustion. Street vendors roast sweet winter pithas on sidewalk braziers, and the city’s historic core wakes under a soft morning mist. November and December see the city operating at maximum cultural tempo, with December 16 marking Victory Day, when red and green banners flutter from every balcony and crowds converge in celebration on Suhrawardy Udyan, the Shaheed Minar, and out toward the National Martyrs' Memorial.

January brings the coolest, driest weather of the entire year, when rain is practically unheard of and walking through the city's historic quarters is an absolute pleasure. February carries that gentle warmth straight into Dhaka's intellectual zenith: the Ekushey Book Fair. Held throughout the month across the grounds of the Bangla Academy, it pulls writers, students, and families into an open-air carnival of literature and debate beneath dry winter skies, reaching its emotional apex around International Mother Language Day on February 21. If you want to experience the soul of Dhaka at its most hospitable and dignified, this four-month stretch is the only time that matters.

The Pre-Monsoon Furnace: March Through May

By March, the winter reprieve snaps. The sun turns sharp, daytime heat climbs rapidly, and by mid-afternoon the city air begins to trap moisture evaporating off the surrounding rivers. March is still tolerable for brief, shaded walks, but by April and May, the climate turns fierce. Temperatures frequently feel well above the upper thirties, and the city begins to simmer under heavy pre-monsoon squalls known locally as the Kalbaishakhi—violent, dark afternoon storms that whip up dust before unleashing torrential, sudden downpours.

Yet April also stages the grandest cultural spectacle in Bangladesh: Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year on April 14. Dawn breaks with traditional choral hymns beneath the leafy boughs of Ramna Park, followed by the exuberant Mangal Shobhajatra procession near Dhaka University, where towering papier-mâché masks, painted owls, and traditional drums take over the streets. It is an unforgettable visual explosion, but the heat is punishing. Celebrating requires waking at sunrise and seeking shelter indoors before the searing midday sun and sticky afternoon air become unbearable.

The Deluge: June Through September

From June through September, Dhaka belongs entirely to the monsoon. This is the hardest, most grueling period to navigate the capital. Heavy gray cloud decks roll in from the Bay of Bengal and anchor themselves over the delta for months, cutting sunshine down to a handful of hazy hours a day while unloading massive, regular deluge after deluge. The air is permanently saturated, leaving clothes damp and making even short errands through the city feel like wading through warm soup.

Dhaka's low-lying geography and immense density mean that routine rainstorms quickly swamp arterial roads, turning traffic into legendary multi-hour gridlock. While watching the river traffic battle the swollen currents of the Buriganga from a sheltered perch can have a certain cinematic grandeur, travel logistics become an exercise in endurance. Sidewalks vanish beneath puddles, outdoor exploration is repeatedly cancelled by sudden cloudbursts, and the city recedes behind fogged glass and dripping awnings. Unless your itinerary is strictly confined to air-conditioned boardrooms or private living rooms, keep this season off your calendar.

The Autumn Clearing: October

October marks the awkward, muggy bridge between the fading monsoon and the coming winter. The relentless sheets of summer rain taper off into occasional showers, and the heavy low cloud ceilings finally begin to break, allowing pale blue skies to reappear over the city. But the damp heat lingers stubbornly. The earth is still saturated, the rivers remain swollen, and the atmosphere retains a sticky, suffocating warmth that keeps midday wandering uncomfortable.

While October is undeniably easier to navigate than the height of July, it is too early to deliver the open-air delights that make Dhaka rewarding. The city is still shaking off the rain, waiting for the northern breezes to sweep down the plains. If you find yourself here in autumn, save your energy for early morning strolls through green corridors before the humidity bakes the streets by noon.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Dhaka?

The best time to visit Dhaka is January, March, February, December, November, with temperatures between 13 °C and 31 °C. The best month is January. January is low season.

What is the weather like in Dhaka?

Dhaka has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 6.1/10. Annual temperatures range from 13 °C to 33 °C.

What is the hottest month in Dhaka?

The hottest month in Dhaka is April, with average highs of 33 °C and lows of 24 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Dhaka?

The rainiest month in Dhaka is June, with an average of 312 mm of precipitation.