Dhaka
Capital of Bangladesh
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and has a population of 16,800,000 in 2017. Visitors come to explore its notable landmarks, including Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, and Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
What to see
The city features historical and architectural sites spread across the area. Key locations include Lalbagh Fort, Ahsan Manzil, and Old Dhaka. Visitors can also see the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Dhakeshwari Temple, and Bangabhaban.
When to go
January sees average daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 13 °C, with 9 mm of rain on about 2 days. December brings highs of 25 °C and lows of 15 °C, with 11 mm of rain on about 2 days. November has highs of 28 °C and lows of 19 °C, with 32 mm of rain on about 4 days. Rain increases from March, reaching peak monthly rainfall in July at 404 mm on about 30 days alongside highs of 31 °C and lows of 26 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, located 13 km from Dhaka.
Top sights in Dhaka
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is July, with about 404 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 23 | 68 | 138 | 272 | 360 | 404 | 321 | 313 | 164 | 32 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 19 | 4 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Dhaka (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Aparajeyo Bangla
- Armenian Church, Dhaka
- Bahadur Shah Park
- Baitul Mukarram
- Baldha Garden
- Bangladesh National Museum
- Bangladesh National Zoo
- Binat Bibi Mosque
- Curzon Hall
- Gurdwara Nanak Shahi
- Hussaini Dalan
- Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque
- Liberation War Museum
- Mausoleum of Kazi Nazrul Islam
- Mausoleum of Three Leaders
- National Botanical Garden of Bangladesh
- National Martyrs' Memorial
- Novo Theatre, Dhaka
- Old High Court Building, Dhaka
- Ramna Park
- Shaheed Minar, Dhaka
- Star Mosque
- Suhrawardy Udyan
- Zinda Park