About Bangladesh
Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world with a population of almost 177.8 million people within an area of 148,461 square kilometres (57,321 sq mi). Bangladesh shares land borders with India to the north, west, and east, and Myanmar to the southeast. It has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal to its south and is separated from Bhutan and Nepal by the Siliguri Corridor, and from China by the Indian states of West Bengal and Sikkim to its north. Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation's political, financial, and cultural centre. Chittagong is the second-largest city and the busiest port of the country.
Climate in Dhaka
Warmest August, coolest January, driest December, sunniest March. Best time to visit: February, March, April, October, November, December.
Monthly climate normals for Dhaka, 2020| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
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| January | 23.3°C | 12.9°C | 20mm | 267h |
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| February | 26.3°C | 14.3°C | 5mm | 286h |
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| March | 31.3°C | 19.5°C | 33mm | 328h |
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| April | 33°C | 22.9°C | 172mm | 294h |
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| May | 31.7°C | 24.7°C | 240mm | 285h |
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| June | 31°C | 26.2°C | 364mm | 211h |
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| July | 31.2°C | 26.2°C | 296mm | 231h |
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| August | 31.5°C | 26.2°C | 282mm | 263h |
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| September | 31.6°C | 26.2°C | 284mm | 261h |
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| October | 31.4°C | 25.3°C | 226mm | 290h |
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| November | 29.1°C | 18.5°C | 26mm | 299h |
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| December | 25.1°C | 14°C | 0mm | 301h |
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Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)
Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.
Travel guide
The People's Republic of Bangladesh is a country in South Asia, on the edge of the Indian subcontinent. The country is endowed with pristine beaches, numerous archaeological sites, bustling markets, numerous sites of religious importance, forests, delicious food, and more importantly, hospitable and friendly people.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Mosque City of Bagerhat
- Q305044
- Sundarbans Reserved Forest
Upcoming public holidays
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