AI-generatedDhaka at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,160 h
- Rain a year
- 1,944 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 23 m
Climate in Dhaka
Dhaka has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year, Dhaka is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – February
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:5517:33
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:41–06:25 · evening 17:03–17:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:32–05:41 · evening 17:47–17:56
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Dhaka in October?
In October, Dhaka is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 150 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dhaka.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 38 min05:55 – 17:33
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 19 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6Asia/Dhaka
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %61 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %24 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Dhaka
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.7 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Dhaka, 49 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Dhaka
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Dhaka: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Dhaka has about 15 rainy days with 150 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Dhaka
How breezy and how cloudy Dhaka is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Dhaka typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Dhaka: variable cloud, with about 5.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Dhaka
How often the day gets hot in Dhaka (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Dhaka has about 19 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Dhaka
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in June (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in February and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 252 days a year, mostly from March to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 95 | 24° | 13° | 7.5 h | 1 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 27° | 16° | 7.8 h | 2 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 64 | 32° | 21° | 7.9 h | 6 | 57 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 33° | 24° | 6.6 h | 14 | 151 |
| MayMay | 26 | 32° | 25° | 5.3 h | 22 | 310 |
| JuneJun | 27 | 31° | 26° | 4.1 h | 26 | 354 |
| JulyJul | 30 | 31° | 26° | 3.7 h | 28 | 329 |
| AugustAug | 30 | 31° | 26° | 3.8 h | 28 | 274 |
| SeptemberSep | 31 | 31° | 26° | 4.5 h | 25 | 260 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 30° | 24° | 5.7 h | 15 | 150 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 28° | 19° | 7.2 h | 2 | 25 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 25° | 15° | 7.0 h | 1 | 15 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
23.71° N, 90.41° E · 23 m · Asia/Dhaka
Best time to visit Dhaka
The best time to visit Dhaka is from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. Rain is most frequent from April to October; the wettest month is June with 354 mm.
Dhaka through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dhaka in the dry season
Nov – Mar
Excellent
- 24–32 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Dhaka in the rainy season
Apr – Oct
Poor
- 30–33 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 158 rainy days in all
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Dhaka
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January has the better holiday weather in Dhaka: score 95 against 47. In January, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. January has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 47 | 95better |
| Day high | 30° | 24° |
| Night low | 24° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 150 mm | 6 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Dhaka month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January24° · 8 h
In January, Dhaka is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Dhaka.
Dhaka in January94February27° · 8 h
In February, Dhaka is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Dhaka.
Dhaka in February64March32° · 8 h
In March, Dhaka is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Dhaka.
Dhaka in March36April33° · 7 h
In April, Dhaka is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 151 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dhaka.
Dhaka in April26May32° · 5 h
In May, Dhaka is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 310 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dhaka.
Dhaka in May27June31° · 4 h
In June, Dhaka is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 354 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dhaka.
Dhaka in June30July31° · 4 h
In July, Dhaka is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 329 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dhaka.
Dhaka in July30August31° · 4 h
In August, Dhaka is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 274 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dhaka.
Dhaka in August31September31° · 5 h
In September, Dhaka is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 260 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Dhaka.
Dhaka in September47October30° · 6 h
In October, Dhaka is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 150 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Dhaka.
Dhaka in October87November28° · 7 h
In November, Dhaka is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 25 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Dhaka.
Dhaka in November93December25° · 7 h
In December, Dhaka is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Dhaka.
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Dhaka vs. Kolkata
In October the holiday weather in Dhaka and Kolkata is about equally good (score 47 vs. 49). During the day it is about as warm in Kolkata as in Dhaka.
| in October | Dhaka | Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 47 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 13 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Dhaka
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Dhaka in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Dhaka has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 26).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 30
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 10 min
- Distance
- 8,030 km
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Dhaka lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Dhaka
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
The best time to visit Dhaka is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dhaka?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Dhaka?
Rain is most frequent from April to October; the wettest month is June with 354 mm. The driest month is January with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dhaka get?
Dhaka gets around 2,160 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.9 hours a day; in July there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Dhaka in?
Dhaka uses the time zone Asia/Dhaka, at UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dhaka?
A nonstop flight from London to Dhaka takes about 10 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,030 km.
When is cyclone season in Dhaka?
Dhaka lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Dhaka?
Dhaka has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 26, Summer holidays 30, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 94.
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