Khulna weather in April
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
April in Khulna is pre-monsoon summer: days average 34.7°C and nights 25.2°C, with about 61 mm of rain over 7 days and roughly 11.2 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:43 AM and sets at 6:22 PM, a 12.6-hour day.
What to expect
- Hot afternoons — highs average 34.7°C, and about 15 days in a typical April reach 35°C or more.
- Some rain — around 61 mm on 7 days.
- Roughly 11.2 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, Khulna ranks 48th 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 33rd, with highs 0.5° 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 2.2° warmer than March, with similar rainfall. May then turns cooler and wetter.
What is the weather like in Khulna in April?
April in Khulna is pre-monsoon summer: days average 34.7°C and nights 25.2°C, with about 61 mm of rain over 7 days and roughly 11.2 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:43 AM and sets at 6:22 PM, a 12.6-hour day.
Is April a good time to visit Khulna?
Doable but hot (average highs of 34.7°C). Sightsee early and late, rest at midday.
Does it rain in Khulna in April?
Yes — on about 7 days, around 61 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 37 mm.
How hot is Khulna in April?
Average highs of 34.7°C and lows of 25.2°C; the hottest April day in 2020–24 reached 40.2°C, and about 15 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.6° / 14.4° | 18 mm | 2 | 9.4 |
| February | 27.9° / 16.8° | 14 mm | 3 | 10 |
| March | 32.5° / 21.6° | 50 mm | 6 | 10.5 |
| April | 34.7° / 25.2° | 61 mm | 7 | 11.2 |
| May | 32.8° / 25.8° | 220 mm | 18 | 10.1 |
| June | 31.7° / 26.9° | 340 mm | 24 | 7.7 |
| July | 30.9° / 26.1° | 401 mm | 31 | 8.9 |
| August | 30.5° / 25.6° | 499 mm | 30 | 7.2 |
| September | 30.7° / 25.5° | 390 mm | 27 | 8 |
| October | 30.8° / 24.3° | 259 mm | 18 | 9.1 |
| November | 28.9° / 19.7° | 49 mm | 3 | 9.8 |
| December | 25.9° / 16° | 21 mm | 2 | 9.2 |
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