Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sylhet Climate
Sylhet is a city in Bangladesh (86) with a population of about 237,000. Its average annual temperature is 24.7°C (76°F), with roughly 3861 mm of rain per year.
24.7°C
Avg Temp
3861
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Sylhet Climate
Sylhet has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F) and receives about 3861 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
24.7°C
Avg Temp
3861
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18° / 64° | 12 mm |
| February | 20° / 68° | 33 mm |
| March | 24° / 75° | 130 mm |
| April | 26° / 80° | 341 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 526 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 753 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 745 mm |
| August | 28° / 83° | 578 mm |
| September | 28° / 83° | 489 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 211 mm |
| November | 23° / 73° | 32 mm |
| December | 19° / 66° | 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 Sylhet
The most comfortable months to visit Sylhet are typically December, February and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 11°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sylhet are typically December, February and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sylhet, Bangladesh has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C and about 3861 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Sylhet 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.