May weather forecastDhaka, India

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Dhaka, is another torrid month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28°C (82.4°F) and an average high of 39.7°C (103.5°F).

Temperature

May stands out as Dhaka's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 39.7°C (103.5°F) and a low of 28°C (82.4°F).

Humidity

In Dhaka, the average relative humidity in May is 39%.

Rainfall

In Dhaka, during May, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. In Dhaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.4 days and collects up to 741mm (29.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Dhaka, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of May, in Dhaka, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 6:38 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 12h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Dhaka.

UV index

April through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Dhaka. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 during May translates into the following directions:
Swift harm can befall unprotected skin and eyes. Prioritize safety. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

The warmest month in Dhaka, India, is May, with an average high-temperature of 39.7°C (103.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F).

May temperatures in Dhaka, India, vary between a high-temperature of 39.7°C (103.5°F) and a low-temperature of 28°C (82.4°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Dhaka is 39%.

In Dhaka, during May, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.

In Dhaka, the average day length in May is 13h and 28min.

On the first day of May in Dhaka, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 6:38 pm IST.

With an average of 12h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Dhaka, India.

The average sunshine duration in May is 12h.

The months with the highest UV index are April through June, with an average maximum UV index of 8.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in May
Dhaka, India

  • Average high temperature in May: 39.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (39.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 28°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (29.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Dhaka, India

  • Average pressure in May: 1003.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (999.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Dhaka, India

  • Average wind speed in May: 12.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Dhaka, India

  • Average humidity in May: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (28%).

Average rainfall in May
Dhaka, India

  • Average rainfall in May: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (255mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Dhaka, India

  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dhaka, India

  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dhaka, India

  • Average sunshine days in May: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Dhaka, India

  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are April, May and June (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Dhaka, India

  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Dhaka, India

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (9km).