The region of Sylhet is characterized by a temperate climate, and the summer season presents some challenges in terms of precise categorization. The period of March, October, November is widely regarded as the peak season for visitation.
The Sylhet is the Capital of Sylhet Division
Climograph Sylhet
During January, the amount of precipitation is at its lowest, with only 12 mm | 0.5 inch recorded. The month of June experiences the highest amount of precipitation, with an average value of 956 mm | 37.6 inch.
🌡️ average temperature by month Sylhet
The month of maximum warmth in a year is August. The average temperature during this period reaches up to 27.0 °C | 80.7 °F, making it the hottest time of the year. The month of January is characterized by the lowest temperatures, which have an average reading of 17.3 °C | 63.2 °F.
Climate table // Weather by Month Sylhet
| Avg. Temperature °C (°F) | Min. Temperature °C (°F) | Max. Temperature °C (°F) | Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in) | Humidity (%) | Rainy days (d) | avg. Sun hours (hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
17.3 (63.2) |
11.3 (52.3) |
23.6 (74.5) |
12 (0.5) |
71% | 2 | 9.0 |
| February |
19.7 (67.5) |
13.5 (56.3) |
26.2 (79.1) |
51 (2) |
67% | 4 | 9.0 |
| March |
22.9 (73.2) |
17.1 (62.8) |
28.8 (83.8) |
204 (8) |
68% | 8 | 9.0 |
| April |
24.7 (76.4) |
20.8 (69.4) |
29.3 (84.7) |
588 (23.1) |
81% | 16 | 7.0 |
| May |
25.9 (78.5) |
22.9 (73.2) |
29.8 (85.6) |
767 (30.2) |
86% | 20 | 7.0 |
| June |
26.7 (80.1) |
24.5 (76.1) |
29.9 (85.8) |
956 (37.6) |
88% | 21 | 6.0 |
| July |
26.9 (80.4) |
24.8 (76.7) |
30 (86.1) |
948 (37.3) |
88% | 22 | 6.0 |
| August |
27 (80.7) |
24.9 (76.8) |
30.3 (86.5) |
734 (28.9) |
87% | 22 | 6.0 |
| September |
26.7 (80) |
24.3 (75.7) |
30.1 (86.1) |
522 (20.6) |
86% | 20 | 7.0 |
| October |
25.2 (77.4) |
21.8 (71.2) |
29.2 (84.6) |
222 (8.7) |
82% | 10 | 8.0 |
| November |
21.9 (71.4) |
16.8 (62.2) |
27.2 (81) |
31 (1.2) |
73% | 2 | 9.0 |
| December |
18.7 (65.7) |
13.1 (55.6) |
24.6 (76.4) |
13 (0.5) |
71% | 1 | 9.0 |
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. Temperature °C (°F) |
17.3 °C (63.2) °F |
19.7 °C (67.5) °F |
22.9 °C (73.2) °F |
24.7 °C (76.4) °F |
25.9 °C (78.5) °F |
26.7 °C (80.1) °F |
26.9 °C (80.4) °F |
27 °C (80.7) °F |
26.7 °C (80) °F |
25.2 °C (77.4) °F |
21.9 °C (71.4) °F |
18.7 °C (65.7) °F |
| Min. Temperature °C (°F) |
11.3 °C (52.3) °F |
13.5 °C (56.3) °F |
17.1 °C (62.8) °F |
20.8 °C (69.4) °F |
22.9 °C (73.2) °F |
24.5 °C (76.1) °F |
24.8 °C (76.7) °F |
24.9 °C (76.8) °F |
24.3 °C (75.7) °F |
21.8 °C (71.2) °F |
16.8 °C (62.2) °F |
13.1 °C (55.6) °F |
| Max. Temperature °C (°F) |
23.6 °C (74.5) °F |
26.2 °C (79.1) °F |
28.8 °C (83.8) °F |
29.3 °C (84.7) °F |
29.8 °C (85.6) °F |
29.9 °C (85.8) °F |
30 °C (86.1) °F |
30.3 °C (86.5) °F |
30.1 °C (86.1) °F |
29.2 °C (84.6) °F |
27.2 °C (81) °F |
24.6 °C (76.4) °F |
| Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in) |
12 (0) |
51 (2) |
204 (8) |
588 (23) |
767 (30) |
956 (37) |
948 (37) |
734 (28) |
522 (20) |
222 (8) |
31 (1) |
13 (0) |
| Humidity(%) | 71% | 67% | 68% | 81% | 86% | 88% | 88% | 87% | 86% | 82% | 73% | 71% |
| Rainy days (d) | 2 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| avg. Sun hours (hours) | 8.7 | 9.3 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 6.9 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 8.5 |
Data: 1991 - 2021 Min. Temperature °C (°F), Max. Temperature °C (°F), Precipitation / Rainfall mm (in), Humidity, Rainy days. Data: 1999 - 2019: avg. Sun hours
The variation in precipitation between the months with the lowest and highest levels of rainfall is 944 mm | 37 inch, as observed. The fluctuation of temperatures over the course of a year is referred to as temperature variation.
It has been observed that June exhibits the highest relative humidity, with a percentage of 88.10. On the other hand, February experiences the lowest relative humidity at an approximate rate of 66.85. According to the data, July is observed as the month with maximum rainy days (28.83) while December has recorded minimum rainfall during its tenure (1.13).
Sylhet weather and climate for every month
☀️ Hours of sunshine in Sylhet
- avg. hours of sun
- Total hours of sun
Within the region of Sylhet, the month that experiences a maximum number of daily hours with bright sunshine is February exhibiting an average duration of approximately 8.95. In totality, there are about 277.54 hours worth of sunlight throughout this particular period.
On average, the location of Sylhet experiences the least number of daily hours with sunshine during January. The total duration of sunlight in this period is recorded as 263.96, while an average of about 8.51 hours are received per day.
Throughout the year, Sylhet experiences approximately 2799.62 hours of sunshine. The average monthly duration of sunlight is estimated to be around 233.3.
✈️ Airport close to Sylhet
The closest Airports of Sylhet are: Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) 188.66km
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