Khagrachari weather in May
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
May in Khagrachari is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.3°C and nights 23.6°C, with about 210 mm of rain over 18 days and roughly 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:11 AM and sets at 6:25 PM, a 13.2-hour day.
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 33.3°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 210 mm of rain over 18 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 9.7 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, Khagrachari ranks 43rd of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 46 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 13th, with highs 0.7° 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 1.2° cooler than April, with roughly 142 mm more rain. June then turns cooler and wetter.
What is the weather like in Khagrachari in May?
May in Khagrachari is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.3°C and nights 23.6°C, with about 210 mm of rain over 18 days and roughly 9.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:11 AM and sets at 6:25 PM, a 13.2-hour day.
Is May a good time to visit Khagrachari?
It is peak monsoon, with about 210 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Khagrachari in May?
Yes — on about 18 days, around 210 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 107 mm.
How hot is Khagrachari in May?
Average highs of 33.3°C and lows of 23.6°C; the hottest May day in 2020–24 reached 39.3°C, and about 9 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2° / 12.1° | 9 mm | 2 | 9.5 |
| February | 27.9° / 13.5° | 9 mm | 2 | 9.8 |
| March | 32.4° / 18.3° | 26 mm | 4 | 10 |
| April | 34.5° / 22.6° | 68 mm | 9 | 10.1 |
| May | 33.3° / 23.6° | 210 mm | 18 | 9.7 |
| June | 31.3° / 24.6° | 362 mm | 28 | 7.7 |
| July | 31.4° / 24.7° | 355 mm | 29 | 8.1 |
| August | 30.6° / 24.4° | 393 mm | 29 | 7.3 |
| September | 31.6° / 24.4° | 309 mm | 25 | 8.6 |
| October | 31.2° / 23° | 160 mm | 16 | 9.2 |
| November | 29.8° / 18.1° | 34 mm | 3 | 10 |
| December | 26.3° / 14.1° | 22 mm | 2 | 9.4 |
Places to visit in Khagrachari
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