Jashore weather in May
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
May in Jashore is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.5°C and nights 25.4°C, with about 224 mm of rain over 18 days and roughly 9.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:22 AM and sets at 6:36 PM, a 13.2-hour day.
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 33.5°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 224 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, Jashore ranks 37th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 32 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 10th, with highs 0.9° 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 1.7° cooler than April, with roughly 137 mm more rain. June then turns cooler and wetter.
What is the weather like in Jashore in May?
May in Jashore is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.5°C and nights 25.4°C, with about 224 mm of rain over 18 days and roughly 9.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:22 AM and sets at 6:36 PM, a 13.2-hour day.
Is May a good time to visit Jashore?
It is peak monsoon, with about 224 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Jashore in May?
Yes — on about 18 days, around 224 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 93 mm.
How hot is Jashore in May?
Average highs of 33.5°C and lows of 25.4°C; the hottest May day in 2020–24 reached 40.9°C, and about 9 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4° / 13° | 12 mm | 2 | 9.3 |
| February | 27.7° / 15.2° | 20 mm | 3 | 9.9 |
| March | 32.3° / 20.2° | 60 mm | 7 | 10.3 |
| April | 35.2° / 24.5° | 87 mm | 10 | 10.7 |
| May | 33.5° / 25.4° | 224 mm | 18 | 9.9 |
| June | 32.8° / 26.8° | 305 mm | 25 | 8 |
| July | 32° / 26.4° | 278 mm | 30 | 8.9 |
| August | 31.5° / 25.9° | 343 mm | 30 | 7.8 |
| September | 31.5° / 25.7° | 356 mm | 27 | 8.2 |
| October | 31° / 23.8° | 199 mm | 17 | 9.1 |
| November | 28.9° / 18.3° | 18 mm | 2 | 9.8 |
| December | 25.6° / 14.6° | 43 mm | 2 | 9.2 |
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