Dhaka weather in July
In July, Dhaka sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 343 mm of rain across 28.8 wet days and about 13.3 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in July, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 24 min at the start of July to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Dhaka's 12th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dhaka's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 343 mm
- 28.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 18 min
- 5:24 AM – 6:44 PM
- Cloud cover
- 93%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.82 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.2
- out of 10
Dhaka is capital and largest city of Bangladesh.
- Air quality
- Severe
- PM2.5 86.5 µg/m³ · 2019
- Density
- 28,143/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical July day in Dhaka reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 27 |
| 2 | 32 | 27 |
| 3 | 31 | 27 |
| 4 | 31 | 27 |
| 5 | 31 | 27 |
| 6 | 31 | 27 |
| 7 | 31 | 27 |
| 8 | 31 | 27 |
| 9 | 31 | 27 |
| 10 | 31 | 27 |
| 11 | 31 | 27 |
| 12 | 32 | 27 |
| 13 | 32 | 27 |
| 14 | 32 | 27 |
| 15 | 32 | 27 |
| 16 | 32 | 27 |
| 17 | 32 | 27 |
| 18 | 32 | 27 |
| 19 | 32 | 27 |
| 20 | 32 | 27 |
| 21 | 32 | 27 |
| 22 | 32 | 27 |
| 23 | 32 | 27 |
| 24 | 32 | 27 |
| 25 | 32 | 27 |
| 26 | 32 | 27 |
| 27 | 32 | 27 |
| 28 | 32 | 27 |
| 29 | 32 | 27 |
| 30 | 32 | 27 |
| 31 | 32 | 27 |
How July really feels in Dhaka
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Dhaka weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 7th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 13° | 6 | 1.2 | 10.7 | 9.1 |
| Feb | 28° / 16° | 19 | 3 | 11.2 | 7.6 |
| Mar | 32° / 21° | 65 | 6 | 11.8 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 33° / 24° | 167 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 3.3 |
| May | 33° / 25° | 316 | 22.3 | 13.1 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 32° / 27° | 363 | 26.7 | 13.4 | 2.3 |
| Jul | 32° / 27° | 343 | 28.8 | 13.3 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 32° / 27° | 264 | 28.3 | 12.8 | 2.2 |
| Sep | 32° / 26° | 263 | 25.2 | 12.1 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 144 | 14.8 | 11.4 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 29° / 19° | 25 | 2.2 | 10.9 | 7.0 |
| Dec | 26° / 15° | 11 | 1 | 10.6 | 8.8 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in July, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 2% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 98%.
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| Clearer (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloudier (%) | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 97 |
| 2 | 3 | 97 |
| 3 | 3 | 97 |
| 4 | 3 | 97 |
| 5 | 3 | 97 |
| 6 | 3 | 97 |
| 7 | 3 | 97 |
| 8 | 3 | 97 |
| 9 | 3 | 97 |
| 10 | 3 | 97 |
| 11 | 3 | 97 |
| 12 | 3 | 97 |
| 13 | 3 | 97 |
| 14 | 3 | 97 |
| 15 | 3 | 97 |
| 16 | 2 | 98 |
| 17 | 2 | 98 |
| 18 | 2 | 98 |
| 19 | 2 | 98 |
| 20 | 2 | 98 |
| 21 | 2 | 98 |
| 22 | 2 | 98 |
| 23 | 1 | 99 |
| 24 | 1 | 99 |
| 25 | 1 | 99 |
| 26 | 1 | 99 |
| 27 | 1 | 99 |
| 28 | 1 | 99 |
| 29 | 1 | 99 |
| 30 | 1 | 99 |
| 31 | 1 | 99 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Dhaka gets around 343 mm of rain over 28.8 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 93% and peaks near 94% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 94 |
| 2 | 94 |
| 3 | 94 |
| 4 | 94 |
| 5 | 94 |
| 6 | 94 |
| 7 | 93 |
| 8 | 93 |
| 9 | 93 |
| 10 | 93 |
| 11 | 93 |
| 12 | 92 |
| 13 | 92 |
| 14 | 92 |
| 15 | 93 |
| 16 | 93 |
| 17 | 93 |
| 18 | 93 |
| 19 | 93 |
| 20 | 93 |
| 21 | 93 |
| 22 | 93 |
| 23 | 93 |
| 24 | 93 |
| 25 | 93 |
| 26 | 93 |
| 27 | 93 |
| 28 | 93 |
| 29 | 93 |
| 30 | 92 |
| 31 | 92 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the miserable band about 100% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miserable (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in July
Winds average 13 km/h in July, the windiest month of the year.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 13 h 24 min at the start of July to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:18 AM to 5:31 AM, and sunset from 6:45 PM to 6:38 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.4 | 5:18 | 6:45 |
| 2 | 13.4 | 5:19 | 6:45 |
| 3 | 13.4 | 5:19 | 6:45 |
| 4 | 13.4 | 5:19 | 6:45 |
| 5 | 13.4 | 5:20 | 6:45 |
| 6 | 13.4 | 5:20 | 6:45 |
| 7 | 13.4 | 5:20 | 6:45 |
| 8 | 13.4 | 5:21 | 6:45 |
| 9 | 13.4 | 5:21 | 6:45 |
| 10 | 13.4 | 5:22 | 6:45 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 5:22 | 6:45 |
| 12 | 13.4 | 5:22 | 6:45 |
| 13 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:45 |
| 14 | 13.4 | 5:23 | 6:44 |
| 15 | 13.3 | 5:24 | 6:44 |
| 16 | 13.3 | 5:24 | 6:44 |
| 17 | 13.3 | 5:24 | 6:44 |
| 18 | 13.3 | 5:25 | 6:43 |
| 19 | 13.3 | 5:25 | 6:43 |
| 20 | 13.3 | 5:26 | 6:43 |
| 21 | 13.3 | 5:26 | 6:43 |
| 22 | 13.3 | 5:27 | 6:42 |
| 23 | 13.2 | 5:27 | 6:42 |
| 24 | 13.2 | 5:28 | 6:41 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 5:28 | 6:41 |
| 26 | 13.2 | 5:28 | 6:41 |
| 27 | 13.2 | 5:29 | 6:40 |
| 28 | 13.2 | 5:29 | 6:40 |
| 29 | 13.2 | 5:30 | 6:39 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 5:30 | 6:39 |
| 31 | 13.1 | 5:31 | 6:38 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 3.82 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.82 kWh/m² to a high of 5.77 kWh/m² in March across the year — July's 3.82 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 30 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 31 | 4.0 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Dhaka
In July, Dhaka sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Dhaka's monsoon runs April–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Dhaka?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Dhaka.
What to pack for Dhaka in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Dhaka sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 29 days see rain.
UV index in Dhaka in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Dhaka peaks around July 20 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 17 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 5 | Moderate |
Air quality in Dhaka in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Dhaka is worst in January — around 165 µg/m³ PM2.5 (very unhealthy), about 6.5× the cleanest month (July, 25 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Dhaka's WHO annual average of 86.5 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 165 | 142 | 100 | 66 | 52 | 35 | 25 | 34 | 47 | 82 | 131 | 157 |
| Level | Very unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Very unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 165 | Very unhealthy |
| Feb | 142 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 100 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 66 | Unhealthy |
| May | 52 | Poor |
| Jun | 35 | Poor |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 34 | Moderate |
| Sep | 47 | Poor |
| Oct | 82 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 131 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 157 | Very unhealthy |
Where is Dhaka?
Dhaka sits at 23.7°N, 90.4°E, 23 m above sea level, in Bangladesh. The nearest listed city is Barisal, 112 km away.
Topography around Dhaka
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Dhaka.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Dhaka has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 27 m around an average of 11 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 31 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 65 m.
The land around Dhaka is covered by artificial surfaces (79%) within 3 km, cropland (32%), artificial surfaces (30%) and trees (23%) within 16 km, and cropland (51%) and trees (38%) within 80 km.
Bangladesh travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / C / D / G
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 25% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,597
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 59%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.3
- per 100k, 2018
- Road deaths
- 15.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 506
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Dhaka (23.7104°, 90.4074°, elevation 23 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).