Bangladesh in March

Warming up; Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in 2027 (check) disrupt transport.

• Central delta · Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rajshahifine

  Winter is dry and pleasant but Dhaka's air is among the world's worst December–February; April–May pre-monsoon storms (kalbaishakhi) bring hail and wind.

• North-east hills · Sylhet, Srimangalfine

  One of the wettest regions in Asia; flash floods from April; tea gardens green after the rains.

• South-east coast and hills · Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamatibest weather

  Cyclone seasons April–May and October–November; the hills need permits.

• South-west delta · Khulna, Sundarbans, Bagerhat, Kuakatafine

  Sundarbans trips run October–March; the forest closes to visitors in the breeding season (June–August, check).

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Ramadan

  ~8 Feb – 9 Mar 2027 (check)

  Daytime restaurants shut or screened; iftar markets at sunset; traffic worst before sunset.

• Eid al-Fitr big impact

  ~10 Mar 2027 (check)

  Millions leave Dhaka for home villages: transport sold out a week before and after, city quiet for days.

• Independence Day

  26 Mar

  Ceremonies at the National Memorial, Savar.

Crowds · Bangladesh

Low

Prices · Bangladesh

Low

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Rated best or good this month

• South-east coast and hills

  Best weather of the year (Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati)

• Cox's Bazar

  Best months: Nov–Mar (dry, calmer seas)