Average high
33.2°
Shariatpur weather in May
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
May in Shariatpur is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.2°C and nights 25°C, with about 206 mm of rain over 17 days and roughly 9.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:17 AM and sets at 6:32 PM, a 13.2-hour day.
Average low
25°
Rainfall
206 mm
Rainy days
17
Sunshine / day
9.9 h
Days ≥ 35°C
7
Hottest day (2020–24)
39.6°
Coldest night (2020–24)
21.7°
Wettest single day
230 mm
Sunrise
5:17 AM
Sunset
6:32 PM
Day length
13.2 h
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 33.2°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 206 mm of rain over 17 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 9.9 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, Shariatpur ranks 45th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 50 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 22nd, 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 2.1° cooler than April, with roughly 114 mm more rain. June then turns cooler and wetter.
What is the weather like in Shariatpur in May?
May in Shariatpur is pre-monsoon summer: days average 33.2°C and nights 25°C, with about 206 mm of rain over 17 days and roughly 9.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:17 AM and sets at 6:32 PM, a 13.2-hour day.
Is May a good time to visit Shariatpur?
It is peak monsoon, with about 206 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Shariatpur in May?
Yes — on about 17 days, around 206 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 230 mm.
How hot is Shariatpur in May?
Average highs of 33.2°C and lows of 25°C; the hottest May day in 2020–24 reached 39.6°C, and about 7 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 13.5° | 9 mm | 2 | 9.4 |
| February | 27.4° / 15.2° | 19 mm | 2 | 9.8 |
| March | 32.5° / 20° | 42 mm | 7 | 10.2 |
| April | 35.3° / 23.8° | 92 mm | 11 | 10.6 |
| May | 33.2° / 25° | 206 mm | 17 | 9.9 |
| June | 32.1° / 26.3° | 354 mm | 27 | 7.8 |
| July | 31.8° / 26.2° | 269 mm | 27 | 9.2 |
| August | 31.4° / 25.8° | 376 mm | 29 | 7.8 |
| September | 31.6° / 25.6° | 297 mm | 25 | 8.6 |
| October | 31.1° / 24° | 208 mm | 17 | 9.2 |
| November | 29° / 19.1° | 27 mm | 2 | 10 |
| December | 25.5° / 15.4° | 26 mm | 2 | 9.3 |
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