Dhaka weather in July

Peak monsoon · 2020–2024 averages

July in Dhaka is peak monsoon: days average 32.1°C and nights 26.3°C, with about 231 mm of rain over 27 days and roughly 8.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:20 AM and sets at 6:49 PM, a 13.5-hour day.

What to expect

• Warm days, with highs around 32.1°C.
• This is monsoon: about 231 mm of rain over 27 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
• Roughly 8.7 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 July, Dhaka ranks 64th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 113 mm drier than the national average; the wettest district this month is Cox's Bazar (637 mm) and the driest Dhaka (231 mm). For heat it ranks 19th, with highs 0.4° above the national mean; Chapai Nawabganj is the hottest district in July (32.8°C) and Bandarban has the coldest nights (24°C).

Compared with the months around it

July is about as warm as June, with roughly 92 mm less rain. August then turns cooler and wetter.

What is the weather like in Dhaka in July?

July in Dhaka is peak monsoon: days average 32.1°C and nights 26.3°C, with about 231 mm of rain over 27 days and roughly 8.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:20 AM and sets at 6:49 PM, a 13.5-hour day.

Is July a good time to visit Dhaka?

It is peak monsoon, with about 231 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.

Does it rain in Dhaka in July?

Yes — on about 27 days, around 231 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 68 mm.

How hot is Dhaka in July?

Average highs of 32.1°C and lows of 26.3°C; the hottest July day in 2020–24 reached 35.3°C, and about 1 day top 35°C.

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