When to go · Dhaka
Dhaka in October
Mixed month. Rain tapering; Durga Puja closures; dengue still present.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Bangladesh overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Bangladesh overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Dhaka
Rain tapering; Durga Puja closures; dengue still present.
Weather in October
- DhakaHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 8 days
- Central delta, Bangladesh · 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.
Autumn season
Rain eases; Durga Puja crowds.
Festivals and holidays
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.
Durga Puja check
Around October; dates vary · Dhakeshwari Temple and city-wide
Large Hindu festival; crowds and road closures near temples.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bangladesh overall
- Medium
- Prices · Bangladesh overall
- Medium
Bangladesh overall: Monsoon ends; Durga Puja; cyclone risk on the coast late in the month.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen