Sylhet weather in July

Peak monsoon · 2020–2024 averages

July in Sylhet is peak monsoon: days average 31.7°C and nights 25.4°C, with about 606 mm of rain over 31 days and roughly 7.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:11 AM and sets at 6:44 PM, a 13.6-hour day.

What to expect

• Warm days, with highs around 31.7°C.
• This is monsoon: about 606 mm of rain over 31 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
• Roughly 7.7 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 July, Sylhet ranks 3rd of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 262 mm wetter than the national average; the wettest district this month is Cox's Bazar (637 mm) and the driest Dhaka (231 mm). For heat it ranks 45th, with highs about the same as the national mean; Chapai Nawabganj is the hottest district in July (32.8°C) and Bandarban has the coldest nights (24°C).

Compared with the months around it

July is about 1.1° warmer than June, with roughly 248 mm less rain. August then turns similar and stays about as wet.

What is the weather like in Sylhet in July?

July in Sylhet is peak monsoon: days average 31.7°C and nights 25.4°C, with about 606 mm of rain over 31 days and roughly 7.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:11 AM and sets at 6:44 PM, a 13.6-hour day.

Is July a good time to visit Sylhet?

It is peak monsoon, with about 606 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.

Does it rain in Sylhet in July?

Yes — on about 31 days, around 606 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 73 mm.

How hot is Sylhet in July?

Average highs of 31.7°C and lows of 25.4°C; the hottest July day in 2020–24 reached 36.3°C, and about 2 days top 35°C.

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