Average high
31.9°
Dhaka weather in September
Late monsoon, early autumn · 2020–2024 averages
September in Dhaka is late monsoon, early autumn: days average 31.9°C and nights 25.8°C, with about 282 mm of rain over 26 days and roughly 8.6 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 6:04 PM, a 12.3-hour day.
Average low
25.8°
Rainfall
282 mm
Rainy days
26
Sunshine / day
8.6 h
Days ≥ 35°C
1
Hottest day (2020–24)
35.5°
Coldest night (2020–24)
23.9°
Wettest single day
56 mm
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Sunset
6:04 PM
Day length
12.3 h
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 31.9°C.
- This is monsoon: about 282 mm of rain over 26 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 8.6 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 September, Dhaka ranks 58th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 42 mm drier than the national average; the wettest district this month is Panchagarh (435 mm) and the driest Kishoreganj (261 mm). For heat it ranks 8th, with highs 0.5° above the national mean; Kishoreganj is the hottest district in September (32.4°C) and Bandarban has the coldest nights (23.5°C).
Compared with the months around it
September is about as warm as August, with similar rainfall. October then turns cooler and drier.
What is the weather like in Dhaka in September?
September in Dhaka is late monsoon, early autumn: days average 31.9°C and nights 25.8°C, with about 282 mm of rain over 26 days and roughly 8.6 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 6:04 PM, a 12.3-hour day.
Is September a good time to visit Dhaka?
It is peak monsoon, with about 282 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Dhaka in September?
Yes — on about 26 days, around 282 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 56 mm.
How hot is Dhaka in September?
Average highs of 31.9°C and lows of 25.8°C; the hottest September day in 2020–24 reached 35.5°C, and about 1 day 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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