Average high
33.7°
Gopalganj weather in May
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
May in Gopalganj is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.7°C and nights 25.3°C, with about 204 mm of rain over 18 days and roughly 9.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:19 AM and sets at 6:33 PM, a 13.2-hour day.
Average low
25.3°
Rainfall
204 mm
Rainy days
18
Sunshine / day
9.9 h
Days ≥ 35°C
10
Hottest day (2020–24)
40.4°
Coldest night (2020–24)
21.9°
Wettest single day
165 mm
Sunrise
5:19 AM
Sunset
6:33 PM
Day length
13.2 h
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 33.7°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 204 mm of rain over 18 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 9.9 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, Gopalganj ranks 47th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 52 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 5th, with highs 1.1° 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 1.8° cooler than April, with roughly 106 mm more rain. June then turns cooler and wetter.
What is the weather like in Gopalganj in May?
May in Gopalganj is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.7°C and nights 25.3°C, with about 204 mm of rain over 18 days and roughly 9.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:19 AM and sets at 6:33 PM, a 13.2-hour day.
Is May a good time to visit Gopalganj?
It is peak monsoon, with about 204 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Gopalganj in May?
Yes — on about 18 days, around 204 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 165 mm.
How hot is Gopalganj in May?
Average highs of 33.7°C and lows of 25.3°C; the hottest May day in 2020–24 reached 40.4°C, and about 10 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4° / 12.9° | 11 mm | 2 | 9.2 |
| February | 27.4° / 15° | 20 mm | 3 | 9.8 |
| March | 32.3° / 20° | 51 mm | 7 | 10.2 |
| April | 35.5° / 24.2° | 98 mm | 10 | 10.6 |
| May | 33.7° / 25.3° | 204 mm | 18 | 9.9 |
| June | 32.6° / 26.5° | 326 mm | 26 | 7.7 |
| July | 31.9° / 26.2° | 280 mm | 30 | 8.9 |
| August | 31.3° / 25.8° | 379 mm | 28 | 7.6 |
| September | 31.5° / 25.6° | 338 mm | 27 | 8.3 |
| October | 31.1° / 23.8° | 234 mm | 16 | 9.1 |
| November | 28.9° / 18.3° | 36 mm | 2 | 9.9 |
| December | 25.7° / 14.7° | 24 mm | 2 | 9.3 |
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