Bandarban weather in May

Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages

May in Bandarban is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.7°C and nights 23.2°C, with about 180 mm of rain over 15 days and roughly 10.3 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:12 AM and sets at 6:21 PM, a 13.2-hour day.

What to expect

• Warm days, with highs around 33.7°C.
• Showers on around 15 days (about 180 mm), usually short and often with thunder.
• Roughly 10.3 hours of sunshine a day.
• Nor'westers (kalboishakhi) can bring sudden squalls, hail and lightning in the late afternoon.

What to pack

• an umbrella or raincoat and quick-drying footwear

Compared with the rest of Bangladesh

In May, Bandarban ranks 62nd of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 76 mm drier than the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (463 mm) and the driest Lakshmipur (177 mm). For heat it ranks 3rd, with highs 1.1° above the national mean; Chapai Nawabganj is the hottest district in May (34.1°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (22.5°C).

Compared with the months around it

May is about 1.6° cooler than April, with roughly 154 mm more rain. June then turns cooler and wetter.

What is the weather like in Bandarban in May?

May in Bandarban is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.7°C and nights 23.2°C, with about 180 mm of rain over 15 days and roughly 10.3 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:12 AM and sets at 6:21 PM, a 13.2-hour day.

Is May a good time to visit Bandarban?

Reasonable — expect rain on about 15 days, so carry an umbrella.

Does it rain in Bandarban in May?

Yes — on about 15 days, around 180 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 150 mm.

How hot is Bandarban in May?

Average highs of 33.7°C and lows of 23.2°C; the hottest May day in 2020–24 reached 39.6°C, and about 11 days top 35°C.

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