Dhaka weather in October

Post-monsoon autumn · 2020–2024 averages

October in Dhaka is post-monsoon autumn: days average 31.2°C and nights 23.9°C, with about 221 mm of rain over 16 days and roughly 9.2 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:55 AM and sets at 5:34 PM, a 11.6-hour day.

What to expect

• Warm days, with highs around 31.2°C.
• As wet as the monsoon: about 221 mm of rain over 16 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
• Roughly 9.2 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 October, Dhaka ranks 30th of 64 districts for rainfall — about the national average; the wettest district this month is Sunamganj (325 mm) and the driest Dinajpur (125 mm). For heat it ranks 5th, with highs 0.4° above the national mean; Rangamati is the hottest district in October (31.3°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (21.9°C).

Compared with the months around it

October is about 0.7° cooler than September, with roughly 61 mm less rain. November then turns cooler and drier.

What is the weather like in Dhaka in October?

October in Dhaka is post-monsoon autumn: days average 31.2°C and nights 23.9°C, with about 221 mm of rain over 16 days and roughly 9.2 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:55 AM and sets at 5:34 PM, a 11.6-hour day.

Is October a good time to visit Dhaka?

It is peak monsoon, with about 221 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.

Does it rain in Dhaka in October?

Yes — on about 16 days, around 221 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 120 mm.

How hot is Dhaka in October?

Average highs of 31.2°C and lows of 23.9°C; the hottest October day in 2020–24 reached 35.5°C.

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