Jhalokathi weather in April
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
April in Jhalokathi is pre-monsoon summer: days average 34.8°C and nights 24.9°C, with about 61 mm of rain over 7 days and roughly 11 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 6:19 PM, a 12.7-hour day.
What to expect
- Hot afternoons — highs average 34.8°C, and about 15 days in a typical April reach 35°C or more.
- Some rain — around 61 mm on 7 days.
- Roughly 11 hours of sunshine a day.
- Nor'westers (kalboishakhi) can bring sudden squalls, hail and lightning in the late afternoon.
- Cyclone season on the Bay of Bengal — watch BMD bulletins and signal numbers if a depression forms.
What to pack
- light cotton, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle
Compared with the rest of Bangladesh
In April, Jhalokathi ranks 46th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 22 mm drier than the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (266 mm) and the driest Cox's Bazar (18 mm). For heat it ranks 27th, with highs 0.6° above the national mean; Rajshahi is the hottest district in April (36.3°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (20.8°C).
Compared with the months around it
April is about 2.4° warmer than March, with roughly 29 mm more rain. May then turns cooler and wetter.
What is the weather like in Jhalokathi in April?
April in Jhalokathi is pre-monsoon summer: days average 34.8°C and nights 24.9°C, with about 61 mm of rain over 7 days and roughly 11 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 6:19 PM, a 12.7-hour day.
Is April a good time to visit Jhalokathi?
Doable but hot (average highs of 34.8°C). Sightsee early and late, rest at midday.
Does it rain in Jhalokathi in April?
Yes — on about 7 days, around 61 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 28 mm.
How hot is Jhalokathi in April?
Average highs of 34.8°C and lows of 24.9°C; the hottest April day in 2020–24 reached 39.4°C, and about 15 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5° / 13.8° | 13 mm | 3 | 9.5 |
| February | 27.8° / 16° | 10 mm | 2 | 9.8 |
| March | 32.4° / 20.9° | 32 mm | 7 | 10.5 |
| April | 34.8° / 24.9° | 61 mm | 7 | 11 |
| May | 33.1° / 25.7° | 201 mm | 17 | 10 |
| June | 31.8° / 26.7° | 366 mm | 26 | 7.7 |
| July | 31.2° / 26.3° | 327 mm | 30 | 8.8 |
| August | 30.8° / 25.9° | 464 mm | 29 | 7.3 |
| September | 31° / 25.8° | 352 mm | 26 | 8.1 |
| October | 30.7° / 24.3° | 255 mm | 16 | 9.1 |
| November | 28.5° / 19.2° | 49 mm | 2 | 10 |
| December | 25.5° / 15.4° | 22 mm | 1 | 9.3 |
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