Dhaka (Bangladesh) weather in April

April in Dhaka: sweltering, rainy, with poor air quality — a gamble, with 39°C afternoons.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Dhaka🇧🇩 Bangladesh · Bangladesh & Bengal · City59
  1. 93Jan
  2. 84Feb
  3. 72Mar
  4. 59Apr
  5. 44May
  6. 35Jun
  7. 40Jul
  8. 42Aug
  9. 49Sep
  10. 56Oct
  11. 75Nov
  12. 87Dec

#6 of 12 months in Dhaka · #1252 of 1413 destinations to visit in April · comfort 59/100 (tier D)

Days
34°C
Nights
25°C
Wet days
13
Sun
10.6 h
Humidity
75%
Daylight
13 h
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Photo: Md Samiuzzaman Sakib_ · Pexels

Traveller notes on Dhaka in April

Other months in Dhaka

Bangladesh forum regulars are candid that June, right as the rainy season sets in after mid-June, brings weather that can be genuinely uncomfortable for anyone who struggles with heat and humidity - and getting around the country gets harder once the rains are in full swing. That said, several posters pushed back against writing the month off entirely: it doesn't rain all day, warm rain showers were described as a relief rather than a hardship by some, and June is peak mango season with Rajshahi's mango market cited as a highlight. The trade-off consistently mentioned: noticeably fewer tourists and a greener countryside than the more popular November-February window.
BangladeshTravelRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe August as squarely within Bangladesh's monsoon season, bringing a high likelihood of heavy rainfall, hot and humid conditions, and real flood risk in some rural areas, though posters are consistent that major cities and towns generally remain navigable despite the rain. Posters recommend staying current with forecasts and any travel advisories given the season's genuine unpredictability. Posters note that the rain does bring its own upside outside Dhaka itself - the Sundarban forest closes to multi-day tours for the season, but areas like Rangamati and Bandarban turn a lush, vivid green with especially clear lake water. Posters generally rate August as hot, wet and logistically demanding within Dhaka, workable with flexible planning around the daily rain.
Tripadvisor community · August · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters describe July as hot, humid and squarely within Bangladesh's monsoon rainy season, consistently recommending comfortable clothing plus a hat, sunscreen and water for anyone traveling this time of year. Posters are direct that July through September can be genuinely uncomfortable, with heat building even as cooling monsoon rain moves through and can shut down outdoor plans for a stretch. Posters do flag a real upside to the wet season, though: rain leaves areas like the Bandarban Hill Tracts, Sreemangal's tea country and the Sylhet and Barishal regions noticeably greener than at other times of year. Posters consistently name late October through early March as the better overall window for Bangladesh, but note hotels often discount heavily during the July heat and rain for visitors who go anyway.
Tripadvisor community · July · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Dhaka forum regulars call December genuinely one of the best months: very nice weather, not too hot and little chance of rain, sitting inside the broader late-October-to-early-March window regulars name as Bangladesh's prime travel season. The one regional wrinkle worth knowing beyond Dhaka itself: December-January count as “cold” by Cox's Bazar's beach-town standards (not genuinely cold weather, just cool enough to notice), which also makes it that coast's peak tourist season and its busiest month. Our record: 24.8°C days, 15°C nights, just 1.4 rain days and an AQI of 150 — mild and dry, matching the “best month, dry season” read, with the AQI figure being the one thing the pure weather praise leaves out entirely.
Tripadvisor community · December · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Dhaka climate normals — April

Daytime high34°C / 93°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Feels like (high)39°C / 102°F
Rainfall143 mm / 5.6 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days13 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point22°C / 72°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight12.7 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)132😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Dhaka in April

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

BusyPohela Boishakh, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Dhaka's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherDhaka's weather peaks December–February, best around January.

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What's on in Dhaka in April

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Hazard

    Pre-monsoon heat

    1 Apr – 25 May · usuallyExtreme heat

    Heat warnings shut the schools in the worst weeks and the load-shedding follows the demand, so the air conditioning is not a guarantee. Rickshaw pullers stop between noon and three, which is good advice. Source ↗

  • Festival

    Pohela Boishakh

    14 AprMajor festivalCrowdedClosures

    The Bengali new year opens with singing at Ramna at first light and the Mangal Shobhajatra procession out of the university's fine arts faculty, a UNESCO-listed one. Red and white everywhere and the centre closed to traffic. Source ↗

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Dhaka in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Dhaka?
April in Dhaka: sweltering, rainy, with poor air quality — a gamble, with 39°C afternoons. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Dhaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (59/100).
What is the weather like in Dhaka in April?
In April, Dhaka averages a daily high of 33.9°C and a low of 25.2°C, with about 142.9 mm of rain over roughly 12.5 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Dhaka in April?
Dhaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 132 in April.