Weather in Dhaka, Dhaka Division
Located in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh, Dhaka is one of the country's largest urban centres in the semi-arid to humid subtropical climate zone, at about 23.8°N latitude.
Climate Overview
From June to September, the southwest monsoon delivers 70–80% of Bangladesh's annual rainfall. Tropical depressions in the Bay of Bengal regularly intensify the rains. Dhaka's year splits into three broad phases — summer (March–June), monsoon (July–September) and post-monsoon/winter (October–February). Each has its own character and forecast challenges.
Weather by season in Dhaka
Dhaka's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 10 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 26°C, nights around 12°C. Mild, dry and one of the most pleasant times to visit.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 35°C, nights around 25°C. Warm and humid, building towards the monsoon.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 32°C, nights around 26°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 31°C, nights around 20°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Dhaka
The current weather conditions in Dhaka are updated every hour from the ECMWF global model via Open-Meteo. You can see real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed and air quality at the top of this page.
Hourly Forecast
Planning your day in Dhaka? The 24-hour forecast shows temperature changes, precipitation probability and wind conditions for each hour, helping you pick the best time for travel, outdoor work or events in Dhaka Division.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Dhaka
The 7-day forecast for Dhaka shows daily high and low temperatures, expected weather conditions and rain probability — useful for planning trips, events or agricultural activities in the Dhaka Division region.
Air Quality in Dhaka
Air quality in Dhaka is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. As a larger city, Dhaka may experience elevated pollution levels during winter months due to temperature inversions and reduced wind.
Quick facts about Dhaka
Dhaka has a population of about 89,06,039; sits at 23.81°N; and is in Bangladesh; its monsoon typically arrives in early June.
Common spellings
The Hindi word for weather, मौसम, is transliterated in many ways: mausam, mosam, mausham, musam, mosum, moshm, mausm. All refer to the same concept — the current weather conditions, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find for Dhaka on this page.
Nearby Cities in Dhaka Division
Explore weather forecasts for other cities in Dhaka Division. See the "More in Dhaka Division" section above, or browse the full list on our states page.