Average high
25°
Rajshahi weather in December
Winter · 2020–2024 averages
December in Rajshahi is winter: days average 25°C and nights 14°C, with about 11 mm of rain over 1 day and roughly 9.3 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 5:20 PM, a 10.6-hour day.
Average low
14°
Rainfall
11 mm
Rainy days
1
Sunshine / day
9.3 h
Nights ≤ 10°C
1
Hottest day (2020–24)
29.3°
Coldest night (2020–24)
9°
Wettest single day
39 mm
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
5:20 PM
Day length
10.6 h
What to expect
- Pleasant days: highs around 25°C.
- Cool, comfortable nights around 14°C.
- Mostly dry: only about 11 mm of rain across 1 day.
- Roughly 9.3 hours of sunshine a day.
- Dense morning fog is common; road, river and air travel often run late until mid-morning.
What to pack
- a light layer for early mornings
Compared with the rest of Bangladesh
In December, Rajshahi ranks 46th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 13 mm drier than the national average; the wettest district this month is Manikganj (67 mm) and the driest Rangpur (3 mm). For heat it ranks 50th, with highs 0.3° below the national mean; Bandarban is the hottest district in December (27.1°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (12.9°C).
Compared with the months around it
December is about 3.7° cooler than November, with similar rainfall. January then turns cooler and stays about as wet.
What is the weather like in Rajshahi in December?
December in Rajshahi is winter: days average 25°C and nights 14°C, with about 11 mm of rain over 1 day and roughly 9.3 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 5:20 PM, a 10.6-hour day.
Is December a good time to visit Rajshahi?
Yes — one of the best months: dry and comfortable (average 25°/14°C, only about 11 mm of rain).
Does it rain in Rajshahi in December?
Very little — Rajshahi averages 1 day of light rain in December, about 11 mm in total.
How cold is Rajshahi in December?
Average lows of 14°C and highs of 25°C; the coldest December night in 2020–24 was 9°C, and about 1 night drop to 10°C or below. Cold by Bangladeshi standards, but a light jacket is enough.
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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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