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Khulna weather & best time to visit

City break

Khulna at a glance

Best time
Dec – Feb
Warmest month
Apr · 35°
Sunshine a year
2,190 h
Rain a year
1,712 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+6
Elevation
8 m

Climate in Khulna

Khulna 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 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year, Khulna is moderately sunny; March is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Khulna

The best time to visit Khulna is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to January. From March to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is July with 335 mm.

Khulna through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Khulna in the dry season

Oct – Apr

67

Good

  • 26–35 °C by day
  • 7.1 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Khulna in the rainy season

May – Sep

19

Poor

  • 32–35 °C by day
  • 4.4 h of sun a day
  • 124 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Dec – Jan

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Mar – Jun

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

May – Sep

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Khulna for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – January

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

38

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: December – February

October is in the cyclone season Hurricane season

Keep in mindStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 27°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 27°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 26°

05:5817:37

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 05:44–06:28 · evening 17:07–17:51
Blue hour
Morning 05:35–05:44 · evening 17:51–18:00

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.

October in Khulna compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The days get 0.6 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high32°31°
Night-time low24°21°
Daylight12.0 h11.4 h

What is the weather like in Khulna in October?

In October, Khulna is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 142 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Khulna.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 39 min05:58 – 17:37
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
50 %on averageAll months
Hot days
27 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+6offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %42 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %27 %

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

Compare two months in Khulna

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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January has the better holiday weather in Khulna: score 95 against 38. In January, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. January has 12 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.

October vs January, Khulna
MonthOctoberJanuary
Holiday weather score3895better
Daytime high32°26°
Night-time low24°14°
Sunshine5.5 h7.6 hbetter
Rainy days142better
Rainfall142 mm8 mmbetter
Muggy days311better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Khulna month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

95January26° · 7.6 h

In January, Khulna is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Khulna.

Khulna in January
83February29° · 7.7 h

In February, Khulna is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Khulna.

Khulna in February
54March33° · 7.9 h

In March, Khulna is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Khulna.

Khulna in March
31April35° · 7.1 h

In April, Khulna is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 101 mm in total. On about 29 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 Khulna.

Khulna in April
16May35° · 6.0 h

In May, Khulna is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 182 mm. On about 30 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 Khulna.

Khulna in May
15June33° · 4.2 h

In June, Khulna is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 291 mm. On about 28 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 Khulna.

Khulna in June
20July32° · 3.9 h

In July, Khulna is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 335 mm. On about 29 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 Khulna.

Khulna in July
21August32° · 3.8 h

In August, Khulna is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 312 mm. On about 29 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 Khulna.

Khulna in August
22September32° · 4.3 h

In September, Khulna is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 240 mm. On about 27 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 Khulna.

Khulna in September
38October32° · 5.5 h

In October, Khulna is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 142 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Khulna.

Khulna in October
77November30° · 7.0 h

In November, Khulna is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Khulna.

Khulna in November
93December27° · 7.0 h

In December, Khulna is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Khulna.

Khulna in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Khulna

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 (15+ 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 (14°), 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 257 days a year, mostly from March to November.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 32°Night 24°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9526°14°7.6 h28
FebruaryFeb8329°17°7.7 h215
MarchMar5433°22°7.9 h539
AprilApr3135°25°7.1 h10101
MayMay1635°26°6.0 h16182
JuneJun1533°26°4.2 h24291
JulyJul2032°26°3.9 h30335
AugustAug2132°26°3.8 h29312
SeptemberSep2232°25°4.3 h26240
OctoberOct3832°24°5.5 h14142
NovemberNov7730°19°7.0 h233
DecemberDec9327°15°7.0 h114

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

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Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Khulna

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,190 hours
Sunniest month
Mar · 7.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Aug · 3.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.5 hDaylight 11.7 hShare of daylight 47 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Khulna, 47 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain

Rain in Khulna: 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.

Per year
1,712 mm on 160 days
Wettest month
Jul · 335 mm
Driest month
Jan · 8 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 142 mm

In October, Khulna has about 14 rainy days with 142 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Khulna

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 the time, 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.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Khulna

How breezy and how cloudy Khulna 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.

Year average
13 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jun · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 10 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Khulna typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
51 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Jan · 20 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 94 %
OctoberCloud cover 50 %Sunshine 5.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Khulna: variable cloud, with about 5.5 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Khulna

How often the day gets hot in Khulna (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
248 days
Hottest month
Apr · 35 °C
Hot months
Mar – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 27Daytime high 32 °C

In October, Khulna has about 27 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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

Planning a trip to Khulna

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Khulna 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.

Khulna has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 16).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    38

    Poor

    • 35 °C by day
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    16

    Poor

    • 34 °C by day
    • 5.6 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    21

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • 3.8 h of sun a day
    • 29 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    38

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • 5.5 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    94

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 26 °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
8,050 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

Khulna 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April: Season
  5. May: Peak
  6. June: Season
  7. July
  8. August
  9. September
  10. October: Season
  11. November: Peak
  12. December: Season

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

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Khulna vs Barishal

In October the holiday weather in Khulna and Barishal is about equally good (score 38 vs 41). During the day Barishal is 1 °C cooler than Khulna.

Khulna vs Barishal, in October
in OctoberKhulnaBarishal
Holiday weather score3841
Daytime high32°31°
Seano sea nearby29°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1414
Best timeDec – FebNov – Feb

Through the year

OctoberKhulna 32°Barishal 31°
KhulnaBarishal
Go to Barishal
Ranking

Bangladesh in October: the best places

In October, Khulna ranks 6 of 9 destinations in this country.

  1. Mymensingh31°42
  2. 2Barishal31°29°41
  3. 3Cox's Bazar30°30°41
  4. 4Rajshahi33°40
  5. 5Chattogram31°29°40
  6. 6KhulnaThis page32°38
  7. 7Dhaka32°38
  8. 8Sonargaon32°37
All destinations: Bangladesh

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Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Khulna's – good alternatives.

  1. 87 % similar40RajshahiBangladesh33°Best time: Dec – Feb
  2. 82 % similar36MurshidabadIndia33°Best time: Dec – Feb
  3. 81 % similar47Golden TriangleLaos30°Best time: Nov – Jan
  4. 81 % similar46VientianeLaos32°Best time: Nov – Feb

Frequently asked questions about Khulna

When is the best time to visit Khulna?

The best time to visit Khulna is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Khulna?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 26 °C.

When does it rain most in Khulna?

The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is July with 335 mm. The driest month is January with 8 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Khulna get?

Khulna gets around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 7.9 hours a day; in August there are 3.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Khulna in?

Khulna is on UTC+6 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Khulna?

A nonstop flight from London to Khulna takes about 10 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,050 km.

When is cyclone season in Khulna?

Khulna 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 Khulna?

Khulna has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 16, summer holidays 21, October half-term 38, Christmas holidays 94.