Old Dhaka
Old Dhaka is an old town situated in the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is one of the 15 sights featured on this site and is the 9th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler and drier months, such as January and December, when daily highs are around 24-25 °C and rainfall is minimal. In contrast, the months from May to September are much warmer with higher humidity and frequent rain, with July seeing about 404 mm of rain over 30 days.
Old Dhaka is located 1 km from the capital, Dhaka. Travelers can reach the area via Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), which is 14 km away. While exploring the old town, you can also visit nearby sites such as Lalbagh Fort, Dhakeshwari Temple, Ahsan Manzil, Bangabhaban, and Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
