Dhaka (Bangladesh) weather in March
March in Dhaka: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#5 of 12 months in Dhaka · #844 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
- Days
- 32°C
- Nights
- 22°C
- Wet days
- 7
- Sun
- 10.5 h
- Humidity
- 68%
- Daylight
- 12 h

Traveller notes on Dhaka in March
Notes from nearby Sundarbans (132 km away)
Dhaka doesn't have its own notes for March yet — these are about Sundarbans, close enough to share the season.
Sundarbans-forum threads on the best time of year consistently name the November-through-March stretch as the window to book, cooler and drier than the punishing heat that builds from April onward, and March specifically still comfortably inside that favorable run. Posters are candid that tiger sightings are never guaranteed no matter how good the weather is - one repeat visitor across three separate trips saw only deer, while watchtowers near the sweet-water tanks are called the best odds available. Regulars describe the mangrove boat cruises themselves as the real draw regardless of tiger luck, calm water and good visibility this time of year making for comfortable multi-hour trips. The standing advice is to book March over April specifically, since the humidity and heat both climb fast once the month turns. The record: 32.1C days feeling like a punishing 35C, 21.7C nights, 69 percent humidity and 10.6 hours of sun.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Dhaka climate normals — March
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Dhaka in March
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.
BusyEid exodus, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Dhaka in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Eid exodus
20–23 MarRamadan & EidClosuresBook earlyMillions leave for their home districts and the city goes briefly quiet and walkable, which it never otherwise is. Buses, trains and launches out are booked weeks ahead and the ghats are genuinely dangerous with the crush. Source ↗
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.
Where is Dhaka?
Dhaka in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Dhaka?
- March in Dhaka: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Dhaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Dhaka in March?
- In March, Dhaka averages a daily high of 32°C and a low of 22.1°C, with about 50.4 mm of rain over roughly 7.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dhaka in March?
- Dhaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 142 in March.
Within 300 km: Kolkata's Holi around 25 Feb – 25 Mar.