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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Dhaka Climate

Dhaka is a city in Bangladesh (81) with a population of about 10,356,500. Its average annual temperature is 25.8°C (78°F), with roughly 2133 mm of rain per year.

25.8°C

Avg Temp

2133

Precip (mm/yr)

Aug

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Dhaka Climate

Dhaka has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F) and receives about 2133 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

25.8°C

Avg Temp

2133

Precip (mm/yr)

Aug

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Dhaka — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January19° / 66°6 mm
February22° / 71°23 mm
March26° / 79°58 mm
April29° / 83°148 mm
May29° / 84°316 mm
June29° / 84°347 mm
July29° / 83°405 mm
August29° / 84°326 mm
September29° / 83°289 mm
October28° / 82°172 mm
November24° / 76°32 mm
December20° / 68°11 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Dhaka

The most comfortable months to visit Dhaka are typically December, February and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 12°C low). July is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Dhaka are typically December, February and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Dhaka, Bangladesh has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C and about 2133 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.

In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Dhaka average about 32°C (89°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.