AI-generatedSonargaon at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 34°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,150 h
- Rain a year
- 1,944 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Sonargaon
Sonargaon 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 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Sonargaon is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sonargaon
The best time to visit Sonargaon is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to January. From April to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is June with 354 mm.
Sonargaon through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sonargaon in the dry season
Oct – Apr
Good
- 25–34 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Sonargaon in the rainy season
May – Sep
Poor
- 32–34 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 129 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
Apr – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
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
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:5417:32
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 05:40–06:24 · evening 17:02–17:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:31–05:40 · evening 17:46–17:55
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 Sonargaon 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.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 21° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Sonargaon in October?
In October, Sonargaon is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 150 mm. On about 26 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 Sonargaon.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 38 min05:54 – 17:32
- 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
- 26 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %42 %
- 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
Compare two months in Sonargaon
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January has the better holiday weather in Sonargaon: score 95 against 37. In January, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. January has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 150 mm | 6 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sonargaon month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January25° · 7.4 h
In January, Sonargaon is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Sonargaon.
Sonargaon in January85February29° · 7.8 h
In February, Sonargaon is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Sonargaon.
Sonargaon in February55March33° · 7.8 h
In March, Sonargaon is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. On about 27 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 Sonargaon.
Sonargaon in March27April34° · 6.6 h
In April, Sonargaon is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 151 mm in total. On about 28 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 Sonargaon.
Sonargaon in April16May34° · 5.3 h
In May, Sonargaon is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 310 mm. On about 29 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 Sonargaon.
Sonargaon in May19June33° · 4.1 h
In June, Sonargaon is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 354 mm. On about 27 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 Sonargaon.
Sonargaon in June20July32° · 3.7 h
In July, Sonargaon 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 3.7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 329 mm. On about 28 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 Sonargaon.
Sonargaon in July20August32° · 3.8 h
In August, Sonargaon is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 274 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 Sonargaon.
Sonargaon in August22September32° · 4.4 h
In September, Sonargaon is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 260 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 Sonargaon.
Sonargaon in September37October32° · 5.7 h
In October, Sonargaon is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 150 mm. On about 26 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 Sonargaon.
Sonargaon in October78November30° · 7.2 h
In November, Sonargaon is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 25 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 Sonargaon.
Sonargaon in November93December26° · 6.9 h
In December, Sonargaon is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Sonargaon.
Sonargaon in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sonargaon
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)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. 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 254 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 | 25° | 14° | 7.4 h | 1 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 85 | 29° | 17° | 7.8 h | 2 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 33° | 21° | 7.8 h | 6 | 57 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 34° | 24° | 6.6 h | 14 | 151 |
| MayMay | 16 | 34° | 25° | 5.3 h | 22 | 310 |
| JuneJun | 19 | 33° | 26° | 4.1 h | 26 | 354 |
| JulyJul | 20 | 32° | 26° | 3.7 h | 28 | 329 |
| AugustAug | 20 | 32° | 25° | 3.8 h | 28 | 274 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 32° | 25° | 4.4 h | 25 | 260 |
| OctoberOct | 37 | 32° | 23° | 5.7 h | 15 | 150 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 30° | 19° | 7.2 h | 2 | 25 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 26° | 15° | 6.9 h | 1 | 15 |
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
23.65° N, 90.62° E · 9 m · Asia/Dhaka
Sunshine hours in Sonargaon
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 Sonargaon, 49 % 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 in Sonargaon: 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, Sonargaon has about 15 rainy days with 150 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sonargaon
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 and clouds in Sonargaon
How breezy and how cloudy Sonargaon 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 Sonargaon typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Sonargaon: 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 Sonargaon
How often the day gets hot in Sonargaon (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, Sonargaon has about 26 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 Sonargaon
Weather for your travel dates
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Sonargaon 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.
Sonargaon has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 17).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 17
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 20
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 94
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.2 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
Sonargaon 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Sonargaon vs Dhaka
In October the holiday weather in Sonargaon and Dhaka is about equally good (score 37 vs 38). During the day it is about as warm in Dhaka as in Sonargaon.
| in October | Sonargaon | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 37 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Sonargaon
When is the best time to visit Sonargaon?
The best time to visit Sonargaon 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 Sonargaon?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Sonargaon?
The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is June with 354 mm. The driest month is January with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sonargaon get?
Sonargaon gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.8 hours a day; in July there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Sonargaon in?
Sonargaon is on UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sonargaon?
A nonstop flight from London to Sonargaon takes about 10 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,050 km.
When is cyclone season in Sonargaon?
Sonargaon 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 Sonargaon?
Sonargaon has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 94) and its weakest during May half-term (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 17, summer holidays 20, October half-term 37, Christmas holidays 94.