Dhaka Weather in September

What September feels like in Dhaka

For Dhaka, September is early autumn on the calendar. The midday hours are hot; shade and water matter on long walks. Evenings ease the heat only slightly, and nights remain very warm. High humidity makes the heat feel heavier and sticky, especially on still afternoons.

Rain in Dhaka in September

September is persistently wet here: some rain falls on most days. Rain tends to come in heavy bursts: about 9.9 mm (0.4 in) on an average rainy day. The yearly figure is similar, around 10.9 mm per wet day.

Daylight and sunshine in September

Mid-month, Dhaka gets 12 h 19 min of daylight, from sunrise near 5:44 am to sunset near 6:03 pm. Days are getting shorter: 40 min less daylight than in mid-August. The sun is out for roughly 68% of those daylight hours, so there are plenty of bright spells.

How September compares to the rest of the year

Ranked by average high, September comes out as the 5th warmest month in Dhaka. It is about as warm as August, with 33 mm less rain. Temperatures barely move from one month to the next here. The next month's average high: 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Who September suits

• Sightseeing: less ideal — rain falls on more than half the days.
• Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
• Museums & indoor: a good choice — with rain on most days, galleries and museums make easy plans.

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