Dhaka weather in August

Monsoon · 2020–2024 averages

August in Dhaka is monsoon: days average 31.6°C and nights 25.9°C, with about 295 mm of rain over 28 days and roughly 8.1 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:34 AM and sets at 6:33 PM, a 13-hour day.

What to expect

• Warm days, with highs around 31.6°C.
• This is monsoon: about 295 mm of rain over 28 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
• Roughly 8.1 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, Dhaka ranks 58th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 88 mm drier 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 30th, with highs 0.3° above 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 0.5° cooler than July, with roughly 64 mm more rain. September then turns similar and stays about as wet.

What is the weather like in Dhaka in August?

August in Dhaka is monsoon: days average 31.6°C and nights 25.9°C, with about 295 mm of rain over 28 days and roughly 8.1 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:34 AM and sets at 6:33 PM, a 13-hour day.

Is August a good time to visit Dhaka?

It is peak monsoon, with about 295 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.

Does it rain in Dhaka in August?

Yes — on about 28 days, around 295 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 59 mm.

How hot is Dhaka in August?

Average highs of 31.6°C and lows of 25.9°C; the hottest August day in 2020–24 reached 36.4°C.

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