Rajshahi
City in Bangladesh
Rajshahi is a city in Bangladesh with a population of 448,087 recorded in 2011. Located 196 km from Dhaka, it draws visitors to its cultural and historical attractions like the Varendra Research Museum and Bagha Mosque.
What to see
Travelers can explore cultural and historical landmarks in the city. The sights include the Varendra Research Museum and the historic Bagha Mosque.
When to go
January and December offer cooler temperatures, with highs of 24 °C to 25 °C and lows of 12 °C to 14 °C, along with minimal rain of 11 mm to 12 mm. February and November also provide moderate weather with highs between 27 °C and 28 °C and low rainfall. From May to September, monthly rainfall increases significantly, ranging from 155 mm to 331 mm with up to 28 rainy days per month.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Shah Makhdum Airport in Rajshahi, located 8 km away. Another option is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, India, situated 191 km away.
Top sights in Rajshahi
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is July, with about 331 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 27 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 16 | 29 | 62 | 155 | 253 | 331 | 265 | 286 | 117 | 12 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 14 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Rajshahi (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.