How hot is Dhaka in May?

Daytime highs in Dhaka in May average 33°C (92°F); nights drop to about 25°C.

Does it rain in Dhaka in May?

Expect around 18.7 rainy days and 212 mm of rainfall in May.

Is May a good time to visit Dhaka?

May is a challenging month to visit Dhaka — consider December–February instead. Overall travel score: 2.0/10. The best months are December–February.

Dhaka weather in May

May is a challenging month to visit Dhaka — consider December–February instead. Expect highs around 33°C, lows near 25°C, and about 18.7 days with rain.

2.0 · Challengingtravel score for May

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Avg high

33°C

Avg low

25°C

Rainfall

212 mm

Rain days

18.7

Sunshine

9.7 h/day

Daylight

13.1 h

What to pack for Dhaka in May

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 78%; max daily wind around 17 km/h.

How May compares

Best months in Dhaka: December–February. See the full best time to visit Dhaka guide.

Dhaka in May: the details

In May, Dhaka sees average daytime highs of 33°C (92°F) and overnight lows of 25°C (78°F). Rainfall totals roughly 212 mm across 18.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.7 hours per day with 13.1 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 78%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Dhaka, Bangladesh (23.71, 90.41) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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