Rajshahi weather in April
In April, Rajshahi sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 74 mm of rain across 9.5 wet days and about 12.6 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in April, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 12 min at the start of April to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Rajshahi's 6th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rajshahi's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- 9.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 36 min
- 5:49 AM – 6:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 36%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.17 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.6
- out of 10
Rajshahi is metropolitan city in Western Bangladesh.
- Air quality
- Severe
- PM2.5 72.5 µg/m³ · 2018
- Founded
- 1700
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical April day in Rajshahi reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 39°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 3°C warmer than March and on par with May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 23 |
| 2 | 34 | 23 |
| 3 | 34 | 23 |
| 4 | 35 | 23 |
| 5 | 35 | 23 |
| 6 | 35 | 23 |
| 7 | 35 | 23 |
| 8 | 35 | 23 |
| 9 | 35 | 23 |
| 10 | 35 | 24 |
| 11 | 35 | 24 |
| 12 | 35 | 24 |
| 13 | 35 | 24 |
| 14 | 35 | 24 |
| 15 | 35 | 24 |
| 16 | 35 | 24 |
| 17 | 35 | 24 |
| 18 | 35 | 24 |
| 19 | 35 | 24 |
| 20 | 35 | 24 |
| 21 | 35 | 24 |
| 22 | 35 | 24 |
| 23 | 35 | 24 |
| 24 | 35 | 25 |
| 25 | 35 | 25 |
| 26 | 35 | 25 |
| 27 | 35 | 25 |
| 28 | 35 | 25 |
| 29 | 35 | 25 |
| 30 | 35 | 25 |
How April really feels in Rajshahi
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 30 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 April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Rajshahi weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 12° | 11 | 2 | 10.7 | 9.0 |
| Feb | 28° / 16° | 20 | 2.6 | 11.2 | 7.9 |
| Mar | 32° / 20° | 28 | 3.6 | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 35° / 24° | 74 | 9.5 | 12.6 | 2.6 |
| May | 35° / 26° | 193 | 18.1 | 13.2 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 33° / 27° | 313 | 23.6 | 13.5 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 32° / 27° | 307 | 27.6 | 13.4 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 32° / 27° | 254 | 27.4 | 12.8 | 2.2 |
| Sep | 32° / 26° | 245 | 23.2 | 12.2 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 112 | 10.5 | 11.4 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 29° / 19° | 15 | 1.3 | 10.8 | 7.3 |
| Dec | 25° / 15° | 9 | 1 | 10.5 | 9.0 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 22%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Cloudier (%) | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 84 | 16 |
| 2 | 83 | 17 |
| 3 | 82 | 18 |
| 4 | 82 | 18 |
| 5 | 81 | 19 |
| 6 | 81 | 19 |
| 7 | 81 | 19 |
| 8 | 80 | 20 |
| 9 | 80 | 20 |
| 10 | 80 | 20 |
| 11 | 80 | 20 |
| 12 | 80 | 20 |
| 13 | 80 | 20 |
| 14 | 78 | 22 |
| 15 | 78 | 22 |
| 16 | 78 | 22 |
| 17 | 78 | 22 |
| 18 | 78 | 22 |
| 19 | 77 | 23 |
| 20 | 77 | 23 |
| 21 | 76 | 24 |
| 22 | 76 | 24 |
| 23 | 75 | 25 |
| 24 | 75 | 25 |
| 25 | 74 | 26 |
| 26 | 74 | 26 |
| 27 | 73 | 27 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 72 | 28 |
| 30 | 72 | 28 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Rajshahi gets around 74 mm of rain over 9.5 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 33% and peaks near 48% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 25 |
| 6 | 25 |
| 7 | 26 |
| 8 | 26 |
| 9 | 27 |
| 10 | 27 |
| 11 | 28 |
| 12 | 28 |
| 13 | 29 |
| 14 | 30 |
| 15 | 31 |
| 16 | 31 |
| 17 | 32 |
| 18 | 33 |
| 19 | 34 |
| 20 | 35 |
| 21 | 36 |
| 22 | 38 |
| 23 | 39 |
| 24 | 40 |
| 25 | 42 |
| 26 | 43 |
| 27 | 44 |
| 28 | 46 |
| 29 | 47 |
| 30 | 48 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the oppressive band about 44% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 82% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Oppressive (%) | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 51 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 53 |
| Miserable (%) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 31 | 34 | 4 |
| 2 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 30 | 35 | 5 |
| 3 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 30 | 36 | 5 |
| 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 36 | 6 |
| 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 37 | 7 |
| 6 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 29 | 37 | 8 |
| 7 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 28 | 38 | 9 |
| 8 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 28 | 38 | 10 |
| 9 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 27 | 39 | 11 |
| 10 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 26 | 40 | 12 |
| 11 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 40 | 13 |
| 12 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 24 | 41 | 14 |
| 13 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 41 | 15 |
| 14 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 22 | 42 | 16 |
| 15 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 43 | 17 |
| 16 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 20 | 43 | 18 |
| 17 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 44 | 18 |
| 18 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 46 | 19 |
| 19 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 47 | 20 |
| 20 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 48 | 20 |
| 21 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 49 | 21 |
| 22 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 51 | 22 |
| 23 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 50 | 23 |
| 24 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 52 | 23 |
| 25 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 52 | 24 |
| 26 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 53 | 25 |
| 27 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 54 | 26 |
| 28 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 53 | 28 |
| 29 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 52 | 29 |
| 30 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 53 | 30 |
Wind in April
Winds average 10 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 12 min at the start of April to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 42 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:04 AM to 5:37 AM, and sunset from 6:17 PM to 6:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:17 |
| 2 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:17 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:02 | 6:17 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:18 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:18 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 5:59 | 6:19 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 5:58 | 6:19 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 5:57 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 5:56 | 6:20 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 5:55 | 6:20 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 5:54 | 6:21 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 5:53 | 6:21 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 5:52 | 6:22 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 5:51 | 6:22 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:22 |
| 16 | 12.6 | 5:49 | 6:23 |
| 17 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:23 |
| 18 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:24 |
| 19 | 12.6 | 5:46 | 6:24 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 5:45 | 6:25 |
| 21 | 12.7 | 5:44 | 6:25 |
| 22 | 12.7 | 5:43 | 6:26 |
| 23 | 12.7 | 5:42 | 6:26 |
| 24 | 12.7 | 5:42 | 6:26 |
| 25 | 12.8 | 5:41 | 6:27 |
| 26 | 12.8 | 5:40 | 6:27 |
| 27 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:28 |
| 28 | 12.8 | 5:38 | 6:28 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:29 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:29 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.17 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.01 kWh/m² to a high of 6.17 kWh/m² in April across the year — April's 6.17 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Rajshahi
In April, Rajshahi sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Rajshahi sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Rajshahi's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Rajshahi?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Rajshahi.
What to pack for Rajshahi in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Rajshahi sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 10 days see rain.
UV index in Rajshahi in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Rajshahi 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 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Rajshahi in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Rajshahi is worst in January — around 131 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 4.5× the cleanest month (July, 29 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Rajshahi's WHO annual average of 72.5 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 131 | 114 | 83 | 58 | 46 | 38 | 29 | 35 | 44 | 69 | 101 | 121 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 131 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 114 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 83 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 58 | Unhealthy |
| May | 46 | Poor |
| Jun | 38 | Poor |
| Jul | 29 | Moderate |
| Aug | 35 | Poor |
| Sep | 44 | Poor |
| Oct | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 101 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 121 | Unhealthy |
Where is Rajshahi?
Rajshahi sits at 24.4°N, 88.6°E, 23 m above sea level, in Bangladesh. The nearest listed city is Paharpur, 82 km away.
Topography around Rajshahi
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rajshahi.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rajshahi has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 17 m around an average of 19 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 23 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 56 m.
The land around Rajshahi is covered by artificial surfaces (40%) and trees (28%) within 3 km, cropland (54%) and trees (29%) within 16 km, and cropland (66%) and trees (29%) 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 Rajshahi (24.374°, 88.6011°, 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). 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).