Bangladesh Capital
Best time to visit Dhaka
Go inNovember–February
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November to February is the dry, mild season.
See Dhaka on the globeDhaka month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Great | 25°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| February | Great | 28°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| March | Good | 32°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Mixed | 33°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | Pohela Boishakh |
| May | Poor | 33°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Poor | 32°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Mixed | 31°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Poor | 32°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Good | 31°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Great | 29°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Great | 26°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Dhaka
- April🎉 Pohela BoishakhBengali New Year on 14 April.
Good to know
- Flights to Dhaka are usually cheapest in March–September. The catch: highs reach 33°C in April–May.
- The heaviest rain falls in June–September.
Dhaka is often called the rickshaw capital of the world.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
The best time to visit Dhaka is November–February. November to February is the dry, mild season.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Dhaka?
Flights are usually cheapest in March–September, when demand is lowest.
When is Dhaka busiest?
Dhaka rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.
What is the weather like in Dhaka?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C, and January the coolest at 25°C. The wettest period is April–September.
Nearby destinations
- Thimphu, Bhutan best in Apr and Oct
- Paro, Bhutan best in Apr and Oct
- Bagan, Myanmar best in Nov–Jan
- Lhasa, China best in Apr–May
- Kathmandu, Nepal best in Oct–Mar
- Naypyidaw, Myanmar best in Dec–Jan