Dhaka (Bangladesh) weather in October

October in Dhaka: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a gamble, with 15 rainy days.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Dhaka🇧🇩 Bangladesh · Bangladesh & Bengal · City56
  1. 93Jan
  2. 84Feb
  3. 72Mar
  4. 59Apr
  5. 44May
  6. 35Jun
  7. 40Jul
  8. 42Aug
  9. 49Sep
  10. 56Oct
  11. 75Nov
  12. 87Dec

#7 of 12 months in Dhaka · #1221 of 1413 destinations to visit in October · comfort 56/100 (tier D)

Days
32°C
Nights
25°C
Wet days
15
Sun
8.8 h
Humidity
83%
Daylight
12 h
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Photo: Md Samiuzzaman Sakib_ · Pexels

Traveller notes on Dhaka in October

Notes from nearby Sundarbans (132 km away)

Dhaka doesn't have its own notes for October yet — these are about Sundarbans, close enough to share the season.

Sundarbans-forum threads and guides on an October visit describe this as the start of the recommended season, posters calling October through March the real window when calmer waters and cooler conditions make tiger spotting considerably more realistic. Regulars call October scenery lush, greenery from the earlier wet season still visible even as the water begins to calm down. Posters recommend later winter months over October specifically for tiger sightings, dense October vegetation cited as a real hindrance compared with the barer landscape of December through February. Regulars call boat-based exploration the only way to see the reserve, no road network reaching most of the core area. Posters recommend booking through an established local operator regardless of season, river routes here considered genuinely variable year to year. The record: 30.4C days feeling like 34C, 24C nights, an extraordinarily high 151.9mm across nearly 15 days and 76 percent humidity.
SundarbansOctoberRegular · October · 1 month ago · about Sundarbans · Read more on theroamingguide.com ↗

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 — October

Daytime high32°C / 89°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 78°F
Feels like (high)37°C / 99°F
Rainfall164 mm / 6.5 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days15 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine8.8 h/day
Daylight11.6 h
Wind10 km/h / 6 mph
Air quality (US AQI)124😷 poor

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

Crowds in Dhaka in October

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.

BusyDurga Puja, 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 October

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

  • Festival

    Durga Puja

    25 Sep – 25 Oct · usuallyReligious feastCrowded

    Old Dhaka builds pandals for five days and Dhakeshwari runs at capacity throughout. The immersion procession down to the Buriganga closes the riverside roads on the last evening. Source ↗

  • Hazard

    Cyclone season

    15 Oct – 30 Nov · usually

    Dhaka 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 ↗

What's on around the world in October →

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 October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Dhaka?
October in Dhaka: sweltering, soaked, with poor air quality — a gamble, with 15 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Dhaka on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
What is the weather like in Dhaka in October?
In October, Dhaka averages a daily high of 31.6°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 163.9 mm of rain over roughly 14.9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Dhaka in October?
Dhaka has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 124 in October.

Within 300 km: Kolkata's Durga Puja on 16–21 Oct.