Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Bangladesh in May
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 273mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
273mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 273mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bangladesh with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°C average high
May is one of Bangladesh's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMarch to May and September to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May273mm average rain
May sits near Bangladesh's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.7 hours average sun
May sits close to Bangladesh's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May17°C average sea
May is one of Bangladesh's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May50 weather score
May scores below Bangladesh's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
