Dhaka (Bangladesh) weather in February

February in Dhaka: hot, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Dhaka🇧🇩 Bangladesh · Bangladesh & Bengal · City84
  1. 93Jan
  2. 84Feb
  3. 72Mar
  4. 59Apr
  5. 44May
  6. 35Jun
  7. 40Jul
  8. 42Aug
  9. 49Sep
  10. 56Oct
  11. 75Nov
  12. 87Dec

#3 of 12 months in Dhaka · #389 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Days
28°C
Nights
18°C
Wet days
2
Sun
10 h
Humidity
68%
Daylight
11 h
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Photo: Md Samiuzzaman Sakib_ · Pexels

Traveller notes on Dhaka in February

Bangladesh forum consensus puts November through February as the country's dry season — less rain, cooler air, smoother roads — with February sitting at the tail end of it: the driest month on record, with roughly a day of rain the entire month and pleasant, sub-70s°F averages that make it the season's easiest month for outdoor sightseeing. What the dry-season framing doesn't fix is air quality — Dhaka's winter haze is a known, separate problem from the rain forecast, thick enough to be visible regardless of how clear the sky reads. Our record: 26.7°C days, 15.2°C nights, just 2 rain days and an AQI of 155 — dry exactly as described, with the pollution number the dry-season praise usually leaves out.
Tripadvisor community · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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 — February

Daytime high28°C / 82°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low18°C / 64°F
Feels like (high)30°C / 86°F
Rainfall16 mm / 0.6 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity68%💧 humid
Dew point15°C / 59°F
Sunshine10 h/day
Daylight11.4 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)155⚠️ unhealthy

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

Crowds in Dhaka in February

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.

BusyBishwa Ijtema, school holidays in 2 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).

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

February includes Bishwa Ijtema.

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What's on in Dhaka in February

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

  • Festival

    Bishwa Ijtema

    5 Jan – 20 Feb · usuallyReligious feastCrowdedClosures

    Millions gather at Tongi on the Turag over two weekend phases, one of the largest annual assemblies anywhere. The northern approaches and the airport road stop working for the duration, which is the part a visitor feels. Source ↗

  • Hazard

    Dry-season air

    15 Nov – 28 FebWinter smog

    Brick kilns fire through the dry months, the construction dust never stops, and the city trades places with Delhi and Lahore at the top of the daily air rankings. It is at its worst exactly when the weather is at its most pleasant. Source ↗

What's on around the world in February →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Dhaka — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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Dhaka in February — FAQ

Is February a good time to visit Dhaka?
February in Dhaka: hot, dry, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Dhaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Dhaka in February?
In February, Dhaka averages a daily high of 28°C and a low of 18°C, with about 15.5 mm of rain over roughly 2.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Dhaka in February?
Dhaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 155 in February.

Within 300 km: Kolkata's International Kolkata Book Fair around 20 Jan – 8 Feb.