Average high
31.9°
Gaibandha weather in May
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
May in Gaibandha is pre-monsoon summer: days average 31.9°C and nights 23.6°C, with about 352 mm of rain over 23 days and roughly 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:17 AM and sets at 6:39 PM, a 13.4-hour day.
Average low
23.6°
Rainfall
352 mm
Rainy days
23
Sunshine / day
9.1 h
Days ≥ 35°C
5
Hottest day (2020–24)
40.1°
Coldest night (2020–24)
20.9°
Wettest single day
133 mm
Sunrise
5:17 AM
Sunset
6:39 PM
Day length
13.4 h
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 31.9°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 352 mm of rain over 23 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 9.1 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, Gaibandha ranks 8th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 96 mm wetter than the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (463 mm) and the driest Lakshmipur (177 mm). For heat it ranks 50th, with highs 0.7° below 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 1.5° cooler than April, with roughly 255 mm more rain. June then turns similar and wetter.
What is the weather like in Gaibandha in May?
May in Gaibandha is pre-monsoon summer: days average 31.9°C and nights 23.6°C, with about 352 mm of rain over 23 days and roughly 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:17 AM and sets at 6:39 PM, a 13.4-hour day.
Is May a good time to visit Gaibandha?
It is peak monsoon, with about 352 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Gaibandha in May?
Yes — on about 23 days, around 352 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 133 mm.
How hot is Gaibandha in May?
Average highs of 31.9°C and lows of 23.6°C; the hottest May day in 2020–24 reached 40.1°C, and about 5 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6° / 11.7° | 7 mm | 1 | 9 |
| February | 25.7° / 13.3° | 18 mm | 3 | 9.8 |
| March | 30.4° / 17.9° | 31 mm | 6 | 10.3 |
| April | 33.4° / 21.9° | 97 mm | 10 | 10.2 |
| May | 31.9° / 23.6° | 352 mm | 23 | 9.1 |
| June | 31.7° / 25.3° | 503 mm | 29 | 7 |
| July | 32.4° / 26.1° | 356 mm | 27 | 8.4 |
| August | 32.1° / 25.9° | 304 mm | 27 | 8.5 |
| September | 31.7° / 25.6° | 322 mm | 23 | 8.2 |
| October | 30.5° / 23.2° | 230 mm | 14 | 9 |
| November | 28.4° / 17.8° | 2 mm | 0 | 9.9 |
| December | 24.9° / 14.1° | 4 mm | 0 | 9.1 |
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