Rajshahi weather in August
Monsoon · 2020–2024 averages
August in Rajshahi is monsoon: days average 32°C and nights 26.1°C, with about 276 mm of rain over 28 days and roughly 8.6 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 6:41 PM, a 13-hour day.
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 32°C.
- This is monsoon: about 276 mm of rain over 28 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 8.6 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, Rajshahi ranks 64th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 107 mm drier 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 11th, with highs 0.7° above 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 0.6° cooler than July, with similar rainfall. September then turns similar and wetter.
What is the weather like in Rajshahi in August?
August in Rajshahi is monsoon: days average 32°C and nights 26.1°C, with about 276 mm of rain over 28 days and roughly 8.6 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 6:41 PM, a 13-hour day.
Is August a good time to visit Rajshahi?
It is peak monsoon, with about 276 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Rajshahi in August?
Yes — on about 28 days, around 276 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 60 mm.
How hot is Rajshahi in August?
Average highs of 32°C and lows of 26.1°C; the hottest August day in 2020–24 reached 36.1°C, and about 1 day top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.1° / 11.8° | 16 mm | 3 | 9.5 |
| February | 26.5° / 13.8° | 20 mm | 3 | 10.1 |
| March | 32.2° / 19.1° | 38 mm | 6 | 10.5 |
| April | 36.3° / 23.3° | 58 mm | 7 | 10.6 |
| May | 33.7° / 24.7° | 219 mm | 19 | 9.6 |
| June | 33.6° / 26.6° | 298 mm | 24 | 7.8 |
| July | 32.6° / 26.4° | 280 mm | 27 | 8.6 |
| August | 32° / 26.1° | 276 mm | 28 | 8.6 |
| September | 31.8° / 25.8° | 302 mm | 25 | 8.1 |
| October | 31.1° / 23.5° | 149 mm | 13 | 9.5 |
| November | 28.7° / 17.8° | 5 mm | 1 | 9.8 |
| December | 25° / 14° | 11 mm | 1 | 9.3 |
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