Dhaka weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Dhaka: highs of 34°C (92°F) and about 292 mm (11.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (78°F) and cloud cover 73% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with April, it is cooler and wetter; June brings highs of 31°C (88°F) and 382 mm (15.0 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Dhaka?
least pleasant month Weather score 26/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Dhaka. For better conditions, consider Nov–Mar.
Does it rain a lot in Dhaka in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 292 mm (11.5 in) falls in an average May. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Dhaka in May?
Days average 34°C (92°F) and nights 26°C (78°F).
Dhaka weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm | 30% | best |
| February | 29°C (83°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm | 27% | best |
| March | 34°C (92°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 50 mm | 43% | best |
| April | 35°C (95°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 149 mm | 61% | fair |
| May | 34°C (92°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 292 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| June | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 382 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| July | 31°C (87°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 437 mm | 93% | least pleasant |
| August | 31°C (87°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 359 mm | 91% | least pleasant |
| September | 30°C (87°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 283 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| October | 30°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 185 mm | 55% | fair |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 38 mm | 24% | best |
| December | 24°C (76°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 18 mm | 28% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months