Khulna weather in August

Monsoon · 2020–2024 averages

August in Khulna is monsoon: days average 30.5°C and nights 25.6°C, with about 499 mm of rain over 30 days and roughly 7.2 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 6:35 PM, a 12.9-hour day.

What to expect

• Pleasant days: highs around 30.5°C.
• This is monsoon: about 499 mm of rain over 30 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
• Roughly 7.2 hours of sunshine a day.

What to pack

• an umbrella or raincoat and quick-drying footwear
• waterproof covers for phones and documents

Compared with the rest of Bangladesh

In August, Khulna ranks 6th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 116 mm wetter than the national average; the wettest district this month is Cox's Bazar (675 mm) and the driest Rajshahi (276 mm). For heat it ranks 55th, with highs 0.8° below the national mean; Chapai Nawabganj is the hottest district in August (32.3°C) and Bandarban has the coldest nights (23.6°C).

Compared with the months around it

August is about as warm as July, with roughly 98 mm more rain. September then turns similar and drier.

What is the weather like in Khulna in August?

August in Khulna is monsoon: days average 30.5°C and nights 25.6°C, with about 499 mm of rain over 30 days and roughly 7.2 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 6:35 PM, a 12.9-hour day.

Is August a good time to visit Khulna?

It is peak monsoon, with about 499 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.

Does it rain in Khulna in August?

Yes — on about 30 days, around 499 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 88 mm.

How hot is Khulna in August?

Average highs of 30.5°C and lows of 25.6°C; the hottest August day in 2020–24 reached 33.5°C.

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