Chattogram weather in April
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
April in Chattogram is pre-monsoon summer: days average 32.1°C and nights 24.9°C, with about 44 mm of rain over 7 days and roughly 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:34 AM and sets at 6:13 PM, a 12.6-hour day.
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 32.1°C.
- Some rain — around 44 mm on 7 days.
- Roughly 10.9 hours of sunshine a day.
- Nor'westers (kalboishakhi) can bring sudden squalls, hail and lightning in the late afternoon.
- Cyclone season on the Bay of Bengal — watch BMD bulletins and signal numbers if a depression forms.
What to pack
- nothing special — this is the most comfortable time of year
Compared with the rest of Bangladesh
In April, Chattogram ranks 57th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 39 mm drier than the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (266 mm) and the driest Cox's Bazar (18 mm). For heat it ranks 58th, with highs 2.1° below the national mean; Rajshahi is the hottest district in April (36.3°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (20.8°C).
Compared with the months around it
April is about 1.4° warmer than March, with roughly 27 mm more rain. May then turns cooler and wetter.
What is the weather like in Chattogram in April?
April in Chattogram is pre-monsoon summer: days average 32.1°C and nights 24.9°C, with about 44 mm of rain over 7 days and roughly 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:34 AM and sets at 6:13 PM, a 12.6-hour day.
Is April a good time to visit Chattogram?
Reasonable — expect rain on about 7 days, so carry an umbrella.
Does it rain in Chattogram in April?
Yes — on about 7 days, around 44 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 27 mm.
How hot is Chattogram in April?
Average highs of 32.1°C and lows of 24.9°C; the hottest April day in 2020–24 reached 39°C, and about 2 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4° / 14.8° | 16 mm | 2 | 9.6 |
| February | 26.5° / 16.1° | 4 mm | 1 | 9.9 |
| March | 30.7° / 20.8° | 17 mm | 4 | 10.2 |
| April | 32.1° / 24.9° | 44 mm | 7 | 10.9 |
| May | 31.4° / 25.5° | 182 mm | 18 | 10.2 |
| June | 29.8° / 25.8° | 400 mm | 26 | 7.7 |
| July | 29.9° / 25.9° | 366 mm | 28 | 7.7 |
| August | 29.5° / 25.5° | 527 mm | 29 | 6.6 |
| September | 30.1° / 25.6° | 332 mm | 26 | 8.4 |
| October | 30.4° / 24.6° | 155 mm | 15 | 9.5 |
| November | 28.8° / 20.6° | 37 mm | 2 | 10.2 |
| December | 25.8° / 16.7° | 23 mm | 2 | 9.4 |
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