Country Overview For Bangladesh
The climate in Bangladesh is typically tropical; mild winter (October to March); hot, humid summer (March to June); humid, warm rainy monsoon (June to October). The terrain: mostly flat alluvial plain; hilly in southeast. For Dhaka in January the daily average maximum temperatures is 25°C with the average minimum 10°C, while in June the average maximum is 32°C with a minimum of 25°C. The wettest month for Dhaka is July with an average of 367.9mm of precipitation falling while the driest month is December with 8.9mm falling.
HISTORICAL MONTHLY AVERAGES FOR APRIL
The information presented below gives detailed historical monthly average weather conditions along with exceptional weather occurrences. To maintain relevance to current weather trends the displayed information has been calculated using data collected over the past two decades. The climate profile is taken from closest available data source to Nawabganj.
Temperature
Throughout the month of April daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 36°C that's about 96°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 25°C, that's 76°F.
In recent times the highest recorded temperature in April has been 41°C that's 106°F, with the lowest recorded temperature 16°C, about 60°F.
Relative Humidity
The average daily relative humidity for April is around 68%.
Heat Index
The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to actual air temperature. From this a comfort level is calculated providing categories on how heat conditions might adversely affect someone.
Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels you can expect dangerous heat conditions. Sunstroke, muscle cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity (see heat index for more information).
Precipitation
The average monthly amount of precipitation has been recorded at around 51 mm, that's 2 inches. Throughout the month you can expect to see rain or drizzle falling on 6 days of the month.
Estimated Hours of Sunshine per Day
We calculate sunshine hours per day using our past forecast data. For April expect the sun to shine for an average of 11 hours per day. This represents the average number of hours in the daytime that the sun is visible and not obscured by cloud e.g. the average number of hours the sun is actually out and shining. Note we calculate hours of sunshine per day using our past forecast data, not observation data, thus it is an estimate and not actual.
Wind
The average daily wind speed in April has been around 7 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 5 mph, or 4 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 74 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 46 mph, or 40 knots.
Fog
On average the month of April is affected by foggy conditions on less than 1 day.
YEARLY TRENDS: WEATHER AVERAGES & EXTREMES
The following charts show yearly weather trends with information on monthly weather averages and extremes.
Temperature
The chart below plots the average high and low temperature for each month of the year. It also shows the maximum and minimum recorded temperatures.
Precipitation Amount
The chart below plots the average monthly precipitation amount.
Rain days
The chart below plots the average number of days in any month that you can expect to see rain falling.
Wind Speed
The chart below plots the average daily wind speed you can expect for any month. It also shows the maximum recorded sustained wind speed for each month.