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Dhaka in September

Avoid month. Rain; dengue risk is high.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 26°C (79°F)
average high / low
Rain days
14
Crowds
Low
Bangladesh overall
Prices
Low
Bangladesh overall

Verdict

AvoidVoykit month rating for Dhaka

Rain; dengue risk is high.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • DhakaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 14 days
  • Central delta, Bangladesh · Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rajshahirainy

    Winter is dry and pleasant but Dhaka's air is among the world's worst December–February; April–May pre-monsoon storms (kalbaishakhi) bring hail and wind.

Monsoon season

Heavy rain and street flooding; dengue peaks Aug–Oct.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Bangladesh overall
Low
Prices · Bangladesh overall
Low

Bangladesh overall: Rains lighten late; lush tea country.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dhaka, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Avoid

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Feb: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 26 °C (79 °F)

    Feb: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 14

    Feb: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Sep: Low

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Feb: 2

September: Rain; dengue risk is high.

February: Cool and dry; Feb 21 (Language Martyrs Day) crowds at the Shaheed Minar.

Dhaka: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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