Barisal weather in August

Monsoon · 2020–2024 averages

August in Barisal is monsoon: days average 30.6°C and nights 26°C, with about 459 mm of rain over 29 days and roughly 7.5 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:35 AM and sets at 6:32 PM, a 12.9-hour day.

What to expect

• Pleasant days: highs around 30.6°C.
• This is monsoon: about 459 mm of rain over 29 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
• Roughly 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.

What to pack

• an umbrella or raincoat and quick-drying footwear
• waterproof covers for phones and documents

Compared with the rest of Bangladesh

In August, Barisal ranks 16th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 76 mm wetter than the national average; the wettest district this month is Cox's Bazar (675 mm) and the driest Rajshahi (276 mm). For heat it ranks 52nd, with highs 0.7° below the national mean; Chapai Nawabganj is the hottest district in August (32.3°C) and Bandarban has the coldest nights (23.6°C).

Compared with the months around it

August is about as warm as July, with roughly 153 mm more rain. September then turns similar and drier.

What is the weather like in Barisal in August?

August in Barisal is monsoon: days average 30.6°C and nights 26°C, with about 459 mm of rain over 29 days and roughly 7.5 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:35 AM and sets at 6:32 PM, a 12.9-hour day.

Is August a good time to visit Barisal?

It is peak monsoon, with about 459 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.

Does it rain in Barisal in August?

Yes — on about 29 days, around 459 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 134 mm.

How hot is Barisal in August?

Average highs of 30.6°C and lows of 26°C; the hottest August day in 2020–24 reached 35.1°C.

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