Average high
31.7°
Thakurgaon weather in May
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
May in Thakurgaon is pre-monsoon summer: days average 31.7°C and nights 22.9°C, with about 241 mm of rain over 20 days and roughly 9.3 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:21 AM and sets at 6:44 PM, a 13.4-hour day.
Average low
22.9°
Rainfall
241 mm
Rainy days
20
Sunshine / day
9.3 h
Days ≥ 35°C
5
Hottest day (2020–24)
38.7°
Coldest night (2020–24)
20.3°
Wettest single day
87 mm
Sunrise
5:21 AM
Sunset
6:44 PM
Day length
13.4 h
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 31.7°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 241 mm of rain over 20 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 9.3 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, Thakurgaon ranks 27th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 15 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 55th, with highs 0.9° below 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 1.4° cooler than April, with roughly 180 mm more rain. June then turns similar and wetter.
What is the weather like in Thakurgaon in May?
May in Thakurgaon is pre-monsoon summer: days average 31.7°C and nights 22.9°C, with about 241 mm of rain over 20 days and roughly 9.3 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:21 AM and sets at 6:44 PM, a 13.4-hour day.
Is May a good time to visit Thakurgaon?
It is peak monsoon, with about 241 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Thakurgaon in May?
Yes — on about 20 days, around 241 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 87 mm.
How hot is Thakurgaon in May?
Average highs of 31.7°C and lows of 22.9°C; the hottest May day in 2020–24 reached 38.7°C, and about 5 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9° / 10.9° | 7 mm | 2 | 8.9 |
| February | 25.4° / 12.8° | 23 mm | 2 | 10.1 |
| March | 30.6° / 17.8° | 31 mm | 4 | 10.5 |
| April | 33.1° / 21.1° | 61 mm | 7 | 10.4 |
| May | 31.7° / 22.9° | 241 mm | 20 | 9.3 |
| June | 31.7° / 24.8° | 493 mm | 25 | 7.5 |
| July | 31.8° / 25.8° | 447 mm | 27 | 7.4 |
| August | 31.6° / 25.6° | 373 mm | 27 | 8.1 |
| September | 31.1° / 25.2° | 359 mm | 23 | 7.8 |
| October | 30.2° / 22.4° | 143 mm | 12 | 9.3 |
| November | 28.2° / 16.9° | 2 mm | 0 | 9.9 |
| December | 24.5° / 13.3° | 5 mm | 0 | 9.4 |
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