Dhaka weather in April

Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages

April in Dhaka is pre-monsoon summer: days average 34.9°C and nights 23.9°C, with about 71 mm of rain over 9 days and roughly 10.5 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 6:20 PM, a 12.7-hour day.

What to expect

• Hot afternoons — highs average 34.9°C, and about 16 days in a typical April reach 35°C or more.
• Some rain — around 71 mm on 9 days.
• Roughly 10.5 hours of sunshine a day.
• Nor'westers (kalboishakhi) can bring sudden squalls, hail and lightning in the late afternoon.

What to pack

• light cotton, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle

Compared with the rest of Bangladesh

In April, Dhaka ranks 41st of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 12 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 22nd, with highs 0.7° above 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 3° warmer than March, with roughly 28 mm more rain. May then turns cooler and wetter.

What is the weather like in Dhaka in April?

April in Dhaka is pre-monsoon summer: days average 34.9°C and nights 23.9°C, with about 71 mm of rain over 9 days and roughly 10.5 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 6:20 PM, a 12.7-hour day.

Is April a good time to visit Dhaka?

Doable but hot (average highs of 34.9°C). Sightsee early and late, rest at midday.

Does it rain in Dhaka in April?

Yes — on about 9 days, around 71 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 30 mm.

How hot is Dhaka in April?

Average highs of 34.9°C and lows of 23.9°C; the hottest April day in 2020–24 reached 41.2°C, and about 16 days top 35°C.

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