Average high
33.1°
Dhaka weather in May
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
May in Dhaka is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.1°C and nights 25°C, with about 228 mm of rain over 20 days and roughly 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:17 AM and sets at 6:33 PM, a 13.3-hour day.
Average low
25°
Rainfall
228 mm
Rainy days
20
Sunshine / day
9.7 h
Days ≥ 35°C
6
Hottest day (2020–24)
40.2°
Coldest night (2020–24)
21.4°
Wettest single day
178 mm
Sunrise
5:17 AM
Sunset
6:33 PM
Day length
13.3 h
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 33.1°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 228 mm of rain over 20 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 9.7 hours of sunshine a day.
- Nor'westers (kalboishakhi) can bring sudden squalls, hail and lightning in the late afternoon.
What to pack
- an umbrella or raincoat and quick-drying footwear
- waterproof covers for phones and documents
Compared with the rest of Bangladesh
In May, Dhaka ranks 34th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 28 mm drier than the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (463 mm) and the driest Lakshmipur (177 mm). For heat it ranks 25th, with highs 0.5° above the national mean; Chapai Nawabganj is the hottest district in May (34.1°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (22.5°C).
Compared with the months around it
May is about 1.8° cooler than April, with roughly 157 mm more rain. June then turns cooler and wetter.
What is the weather like in Dhaka in May?
May in Dhaka is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.1°C and nights 25°C, with about 228 mm of rain over 20 days and roughly 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:17 AM and sets at 6:33 PM, a 13.3-hour day.
Is May a good time to visit Dhaka?
It is peak monsoon, with about 228 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Dhaka in May?
Yes — on about 20 days, around 228 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 178 mm.
How hot is Dhaka in May?
Average highs of 33.1°C and lows of 25°C; the hottest May day in 2020–24 reached 40.2°C, and about 6 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9° / 12.8° | 8 mm | 2 | 9.2 |
| February | 27° / 14.7° | 12 mm | 3 | 9.8 |
| March | 31.9° / 19.6° | 43 mm | 7 | 10.3 |
| April | 34.9° / 23.9° | 71 mm | 9 | 10.5 |
| May | 33.1° / 25° | 228 mm | 20 | 9.7 |
| June | 32.2° / 26.4° | 323 mm | 27 | 7.5 |
| July | 32.1° / 26.3° | 231 mm | 27 | 8.7 |
| August | 31.6° / 25.9° | 295 mm | 28 | 8.1 |
| September | 31.9° / 25.8° | 282 mm | 26 | 8.6 |
| October | 31.2° / 23.9° | 221 mm | 16 | 9.2 |
| November | 29.1° / 18.3° | 22 mm | 2 | 9.9 |
| December | 25.4° / 14.6° | 50 mm | 2 | 9.2 |
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