Sylhet weather in October
Post-monsoon autumn · 2020–2024 averages
October in Sylhet is post-monsoon autumn: days average 30.8°C and nights 23.2°C, with about 300 mm of rain over 16 days and roughly 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets at 5:26 PM, a 11.6-hour day.
What to expect
- Pleasant days: highs around 30.8°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 300 mm of rain over 16 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 9.1 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 October, Sylhet ranks 3rd of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 87 mm wetter than the national average; the wettest district this month is Sunamganj (325 mm) and the driest Dinajpur (125 mm). For heat it ranks 39th, with highs about the same as the national mean; Rangamati is the hottest district in October (31.3°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (21.9°C).
Compared with the months around it
October is about 1.3° cooler than September, with roughly 36 mm less rain. November then turns cooler and drier.
What is the weather like in Sylhet in October?
October in Sylhet is post-monsoon autumn: days average 30.8°C and nights 23.2°C, with about 300 mm of rain over 16 days and roughly 9.1 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets at 5:26 PM, a 11.6-hour day.
Is October a good time to visit Sylhet?
It is peak monsoon, with about 300 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Sylhet in October?
Yes — on about 16 days, around 300 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 106 mm.
How hot is Sylhet in October?
Average highs of 30.8°C and lows of 23.2°C; the hottest October day in 2020–24 reached 35.8°C, and about 1 day top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.7° / 12° | 19 mm | 3 | 9.2 |
| February | 26.3° / 13.6° | 34 mm | 4 | 9.2 |
| March | 30.1° / 17.6° | 111 mm | 9 | 8.7 |
| April | 31.2° / 20.9° | 266 mm | 17 | 9.1 |
| May | 31.1° / 23.1° | 463 mm | 22 | 9 |
| June | 30.6° / 24.5° | 854 mm | 29 | 6.7 |
| July | 31.7° / 25.4° | 606 mm | 31 | 7.7 |
| August | 31.4° / 25.3° | 611 mm | 29 | 7.5 |
| September | 32.1° / 25.2° | 336 mm | 23 | 9.2 |
| October | 30.8° / 23.2° | 300 mm | 16 | 9.1 |
| November | 29.2° / 17.7° | 19 mm | 3 | 10.3 |
| December | 25.5° / 14° | 27 mm | 3 | 9.3 |
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