Dhaka
A rickshaw culture so dense and so decorated that the vehicles themselves count as folk art, river traffic on waterways that function as the country's real highways, and a textile history that still clothes a large share of the world without much of it knowing.
The best time to visit Dhaka is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (78°F). Local time there is 23:59 (UTC+6).
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In season
The year at a glance
January · high 76°F · rain 0.3in · 10.8h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C76°F | 8mm0.3in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
| February | 27°C80°F | 22mm0.9in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| March | 32°C89°F | 38mm1.5in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| April | 34°C93°F | 107mm4.2in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| May | 33°C91°F | 210mm8.3in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| June | 32°C89°F | 361mm14.2in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| July | 32°C89°F | 259mm10.2in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| August | 32°C89°F | 278mm10.9in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| September | 32°C89°F | 258mm10.2in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 31°C88°F | 204mm8.0in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| November | 29°C84°F | 33mm1.3in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| December | 25°C78°F | 58mm2.3in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- BDT · Bangladeshi taka
- Language
- Bangla
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A at home goes in, so your phone charger is fine; Type B plugs are earthed and do not. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Dhaka?
The best time to visit Dhaka is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (78°F).
How warm does Dhaka get?
Typical daytime highs in Dhaka are Mar–May 33°C (91°F), Jun–Aug 32°C (89°F), Sep–Nov 31°C (87°F), Dec–Feb 26°C (78°F).
Is Dhaka expensive?
On the ground, Dhaka is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Dhaka good for?
Dhaka is good for old stones and real towns, eating extremely well, sunshine and salt water, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.