Dhaka (Bangladesh) weather in November
November in Dhaka: hot, a little rain, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#4 of 12 months in Dhaka · #624 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
- Days
- 30°C
- Nights
- 22°C
- Wet days
- 2
- Sun
- 9.4 h
- Humidity
- 75%
- Daylight
- 11 h

Traveller notes on Dhaka in November
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 — November
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Dhaka in November
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.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(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 November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Cyclone season
15 Oct – 30 Nov · usuallyDhaka is inland of the landfalls but under the rain. A storm on the coast, now or in May, means a day of downpours, flooded streets and power cuts, launches from Sadarghat held at the jetty and flights south cancelled. Source ↗
- Hazard
Dry-season air
15 Nov – 28 FebWinter smogBrick 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 ↗
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 November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Dhaka?
- November in Dhaka: hot, a little rain, with poor air quality — fine if you can take poor air. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Dhaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Dhaka in November?
- In November, Dhaka averages a daily high of 29.5°C and a low of 21.5°C, with about 32.2 mm of rain over roughly 2.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Dhaka in November?
- Dhaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 146 in November.
Within 300 km: Kolkata's Kolkata International Film Festival around 25 Nov – 20 Dec.