Dhaka weather in March

Spring · 2020–2024 averages

March in Dhaka is spring: days average 31.9°C and nights 19.6°C, with about 43 mm of rain over 7 days and roughly 10.3 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:09 AM and sets at 6:08 PM, a 12-hour day.

What to expect

• Warm days, with highs around 31.9°C.
• Some rain — around 43 mm on 7 days.
• Roughly 10.3 hours of sunshine a day.
• Nor'westers (kalboishakhi) can bring sudden squalls, hail and lightning in the late afternoon; they become frequent in April and May.

What to pack

• nothing special — this is the most comfortable time of year

Compared with the rest of Bangladesh

In March, Dhaka ranks 19th of 64 districts for rainfall — about the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (111 mm) and the driest Cox's Bazar (9 mm). For heat it ranks 34th, with highs 0.4° above the national mean; Bandarban is the hottest district in March (32.9°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (17.1°C).

Compared with the months around it

March is about 4.9° warmer than February, with roughly 31 mm more rain. April then turns hotter and wetter.

What is the weather like in Dhaka in March?

March in Dhaka is spring: days average 31.9°C and nights 19.6°C, with about 43 mm of rain over 7 days and roughly 10.3 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:09 AM and sets at 6:08 PM, a 12-hour day.

Is March a good time to visit Dhaka?

Yes — one of the best months: dry and comfortable (average 31.9°/19.6°C, only about 43 mm of rain).

Does it rain in Dhaka in March?

Yes — on about 7 days, around 43 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 42 mm.

How hot is Dhaka in March?

Average highs of 31.9°C and lows of 19.6°C; the hottest March day in 2020–24 reached 38.3°C, and about 3 days top 35°C.

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