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Best time to visit Dhaka

Go inNovember–February

November to February is the dry, mild season.

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Dhaka month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGreat25°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
FebruaryGreat28°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
MarchGood32°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
AprilMixed33°CWetQuietCheapestPohela Boishakh
MayPoor33°CWetQuietCheapest–
JunePoor32°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
JulyMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AugustMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
SeptemberPoor32°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
OctoberGood31°CSome rainModerateAverage–
NovemberGreat29°CMostly dryModerateAverage–
DecemberGreat26°CMostly dryModerateAverage–

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.

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