Average high
33.2°
Faridpur weather in May
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
May in Faridpur is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.2°C and nights 24.9°C, with about 241 mm of rain over 19 days and roughly 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:19 AM and sets at 6:34 PM, a 13.3-hour day.
Average low
24.9°
Rainfall
241 mm
Rainy days
19
Sunshine / day
9.7 h
Days ≥ 35°C
7
Hottest day (2020–24)
40.6°
Coldest night (2020–24)
21.4°
Wettest single day
113 mm
Sunrise
5:19 AM
Sunset
6:34 PM
Day length
13.3 h
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 33.2°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 241 mm of rain over 19 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, Faridpur ranks 29th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 15 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 20th, with highs 0.6° 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 2.2° cooler than April, with roughly 161 mm more rain. June then turns cooler and wetter.
What is the weather like in Faridpur in May?
May in Faridpur is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.2°C and nights 24.9°C, with about 241 mm of rain over 19 days and roughly 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:19 AM and sets at 6:34 PM, a 13.3-hour day.
Is May a good time to visit Faridpur?
It is peak monsoon, with about 241 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Faridpur in May?
Yes — on about 19 days, around 241 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 113 mm.
How hot is Faridpur in May?
Average highs of 33.2°C and lows of 24.9°C; the hottest May day in 2020–24 reached 40.6°C, and about 7 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 12.5° | 10 mm | 3 | 9.2 |
| February | 27.3° / 14.5° | 22 mm | 3 | 9.8 |
| March | 32.6° / 19.6° | 46 mm | 8 | 10.3 |
| April | 35.4° / 23.8° | 80 mm | 8 | 10.6 |
| May | 33.2° / 24.9° | 241 mm | 19 | 9.7 |
| June | 32.6° / 26.3° | 328 mm | 26 | 7.9 |
| July | 32.1° / 26.2° | 253 mm | 29 | 9 |
| August | 31.7° / 25.8° | 331 mm | 29 | 8 |
| September | 31.8° / 25.5° | 361 mm | 26 | 8.6 |
| October | 31.2° / 23.6° | 231 mm | 17 | 9.2 |
| November | 29° / 18° | 21 mm | 2 | 9.9 |
| December | 25.5° / 14.4° | 34 mm | 2 | 9.2 |
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