Gopalganj weather in August

Monsoon · 2020–2024 averages

August in Gopalganj is monsoon: days average 31.3°C and nights 25.8°C, with about 379 mm of rain over 28 days and roughly 7.6 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:37 AM and sets at 6:34 PM, a 13-hour day.

What to expect

• Warm days, with highs around 31.3°C.
• This is monsoon: about 379 mm of rain over 28 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
• Roughly 7.6 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 August, Gopalganj ranks 25th of 64 districts for rainfall — about the national average; the wettest district this month is Cox's Bazar (675 mm) and the driest Rajshahi (276 mm). For heat it ranks 43rd, with highs about the same as the national mean; Chapai Nawabganj is the hottest district in August (32.3°C) and Bandarban has the coldest nights (23.6°C).

Compared with the months around it

August is about 0.6° cooler than July, with roughly 99 mm more rain. September then turns similar and drier.

What is the weather like in Gopalganj in August?

August in Gopalganj is monsoon: days average 31.3°C and nights 25.8°C, with about 379 mm of rain over 28 days and roughly 7.6 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:37 AM and sets at 6:34 PM, a 13-hour day.

Is August a good time to visit Gopalganj?

It is peak monsoon, with about 379 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.

Does it rain in Gopalganj in August?

Yes — on about 28 days, around 379 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 84 mm.

How hot is Gopalganj in August?

Average highs of 31.3°C and lows of 25.8°C; the hottest August day in 2020–24 reached 35.3°C.

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