Dhaka weather in May
May in Dhaka: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Dhaka · #579 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 52/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Dhaka climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Rainfall | 243 mm / 9.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 20 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 106 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Dhaka in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Dhaka?
- May in Dhaka: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Dhaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (52/100).
- What is the weather like in Dhaka in May?
- In May, Dhaka averages a daily high of 32.5°C and a low of 25.3°C, with about 243.3 mm of rain over roughly 19.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dhaka in May?
- Dhaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 106 in May.