Average high
31.3°
Nilphamari weather in May
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
May in Nilphamari is pre-monsoon summer: days average 31.3°C and nights 22.9°C, with about 374 mm of rain over 21 days and roughly 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:18 AM and sets at 6:42 PM, a 13.4-hour day.
Average low
22.9°
Rainfall
374 mm
Rainy days
21
Sunshine / day
9.1 h
Days ≥ 35°C
4
Hottest day (2020–24)
39°
Coldest night (2020–24)
20°
Wettest single day
136 mm
Sunrise
5:18 AM
Sunset
6:42 PM
Day length
13.4 h
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 31.3°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 374 mm of rain over 21 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 9.1 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, Nilphamari ranks 7th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 118 mm wetter than the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (463 mm) and the driest Lakshmipur (177 mm). For heat it ranks 58th, with highs 1.3° below 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° cooler than April, with roughly 279 mm more rain. June then turns similar and wetter.
What is the weather like in Nilphamari in May?
May in Nilphamari is pre-monsoon summer: days average 31.3°C and nights 22.9°C, with about 374 mm of rain over 21 days and roughly 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:18 AM and sets at 6:42 PM, a 13.4-hour day.
Is May a good time to visit Nilphamari?
It is peak monsoon, with about 374 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Nilphamari in May?
Yes — on about 21 days, around 374 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 136 mm.
How hot is Nilphamari in May?
Average highs of 31.3°C and lows of 22.9°C; the hottest May day in 2020–24 reached 39°C, and about 4 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3° / 11.3° | 4 mm | 1 | 9.2 |
| February | 25.1° / 13.1° | 20 mm | 2 | 9.9 |
| March | 30° / 17.8° | 37 mm | 5 | 10.3 |
| April | 32.3° / 21° | 95 mm | 9 | 10.3 |
| May | 31.3° / 22.9° | 374 mm | 21 | 9.1 |
| June | 31° / 24.7° | 754 mm | 28 | 6.7 |
| July | 31.9° / 25.7° | 525 mm | 28 | 7.3 |
| August | 31.5° / 25.6° | 385 mm | 28 | 8 |
| September | 31.1° / 25.2° | 385 mm | 23 | 7.8 |
| October | 30° / 22.5° | 173 mm | 14 | 9.2 |
| November | 28.1° / 17.3° | 3 mm | 1 | 9.9 |
| December | 24.6° / 13.8° | 3 mm | 1 | 9.5 |
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