Average high
33.2°
Madaripur weather in May
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
May in Madaripur is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.2°C and nights 25.2°C, with about 205 mm of rain over 18 days and roughly 9.8 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:18 AM and sets at 6:33 PM, a 13.2-hour day.
Average low
25.2°
Rainfall
205 mm
Rainy days
18
Sunshine / day
9.8 h
Days ≥ 35°C
7
Hottest day (2020–24)
39.7°
Coldest night (2020–24)
21.6°
Wettest single day
222 mm
Sunrise
5:18 AM
Sunset
6:33 PM
Day length
13.2 h
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 33.2°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 205 mm of rain over 18 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 9.8 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, Madaripur ranks 46th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 51 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 21st, with highs 0.6° 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 1.9° cooler than April, with roughly 118 mm more rain. June then turns cooler and wetter.
What is the weather like in Madaripur in May?
May in Madaripur is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.2°C and nights 25.2°C, with about 205 mm of rain over 18 days and roughly 9.8 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:18 AM and sets at 6:33 PM, a 13.2-hour day.
Is May a good time to visit Madaripur?
It is peak monsoon, with about 205 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Madaripur in May?
Yes — on about 18 days, around 205 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 222 mm.
How hot is Madaripur in May?
Average highs of 33.2°C and lows of 25.2°C; the hottest May day in 2020–24 reached 39.7°C, and about 7 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9° / 13.5° | 10 mm | 1 | 9.4 |
| February | 27.2° / 15.5° | 15 mm | 3 | 9.8 |
| March | 32.1° / 20.2° | 42 mm | 7 | 10.2 |
| April | 35.1° / 24.1° | 87 mm | 9 | 10.6 |
| May | 33.2° / 25.2° | 205 mm | 18 | 9.8 |
| June | 32.1° / 26.4° | 349 mm | 26 | 7.8 |
| July | 31.8° / 26.2° | 261 mm | 29 | 9.1 |
| August | 31.3° / 25.8° | 368 mm | 28 | 7.6 |
| September | 31.5° / 25.7° | 322 mm | 26 | 8.5 |
| October | 31.1° / 24° | 247 mm | 16 | 9.2 |
| November | 28.7° / 18.8° | 34 mm | 2 | 9.9 |
| December | 25.2° / 15.1° | 28 mm | 2 | 9.3 |
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