Sylhet weather in March

Spring · 2020–2024 averages

March in Sylhet is spring: days average 30.1°C and nights 17.6°C, with about 111 mm of rain over 9 days and roughly 8.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:02 AM and sets at 6:01 PM, a 12-hour day.

What to expect

• Pleasant days: highs around 30.1°C.
• Showers on around 9 days (about 111 mm), usually short and often with thunder.
• Roughly 8.7 hours of sunshine a day.
• Nor'westers (kalboishakhi) can bring sudden squalls, hail and lightning in the late afternoon; they become frequent in April and May.

What to pack

• an umbrella or raincoat and quick-drying footwear

Compared with the rest of Bangladesh

In March, Sylhet ranks 1st of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 71 mm wetter than the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (111 mm) and the driest Cox's Bazar (9 mm). For heat it ranks 58th, with highs 1.4° below the national mean; Bandarban is the hottest district in March (32.9°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (17.1°C).

Compared with the months around it

March is about 3.8° warmer than February, with roughly 77 mm more rain. April then turns hotter and wetter.

What is the weather like in Sylhet in March?

March in Sylhet is spring: days average 30.1°C and nights 17.6°C, with about 111 mm of rain over 9 days and roughly 8.7 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:02 AM and sets at 6:01 PM, a 12-hour day.

Is March a good time to visit Sylhet?

Reasonable — expect rain on about 9 days, so carry an umbrella.

Does it rain in Sylhet in March?

Yes — on about 9 days, around 111 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 59 mm.

How hot is Sylhet in March?

Average highs of 30.1°C and lows of 17.6°C; the hottest March day in 2020–24 reached 36.2°C, and about 1 day top 35°C.

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