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Weather & Climate in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dhaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 69.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 142.1 sq mi (368.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 72,887/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.7104°N, 90.4074°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dhaka |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Sep 10, 2010 | 27 km S of Son?rgaon, Bangladesh | M5.1 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 2017 | 28 km N of Agartala, India | M4.9 | 99 km | 30 km |
| Sep 2, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Kishorganj, Bangladesh | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2012 | 18 km ESE of Amarpur, India | M4.6 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Nov 25, 2012 | 9 km N of Udaipur, India | M4.5 | 110 km | 40 km |
| Mar 18, 2012 | 14 km ENE of Doh?r, Bangladesh | M4.5 | 16 km | 44 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 9 km SSW of Dhaka, Bangladesh | M4.5 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2018 | 17 km NW of Sirajganj, Bangladesh | M4.4 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 13 km ENE of R?n?r B?z?r, India | M4.4 | 111 km | 35 km |
| Jul 25, 2017 | 17 km NW of H?j?ganj, Bangladesh | M4.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 33 km NNW of Baniachang, Bangladesh | M4.4 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Jun 9, 2011 | Bangladesh | M4.4 | 78 km | 35 km |
| May 4, 2023 | 8 km WSW of Azimpur, Bangladesh | M4.3 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2023 | 12 km W of Narsingdi, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 25 km WNW of H?j?ganj, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2006 | 7 km NE of Far?dpur, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2006 | 21 km S of Khowai, India | M4.2 | 126 km | 50 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 15 km E of Nab?nagar, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 41 km NNW of Baniachang, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 21 km W of Sirajganj, Bangladesh | M4.2 | 122 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Amphan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 135 km |
| 2019 | Bulbul:matmo | Category 3 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 2017 | Mora | Category 1 | 69 mph | 259 km |
| 2007 | Sidr | Category 4 | 132 mph | 46 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 69 mph | 249 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 104 mph | 189 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 143 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 146 mph | 206 km |
| 1988 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 69 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 12.5 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 13.9 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 16.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in |
Dhaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 65°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.1") and January the driest (0.2").