When is the best time to go to Sylhet?

When is the best time to go to Sylhet? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Sylhet are January, February, March, April, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October
  • Sylhet has dry periods in January and February
  • The rainiest months are June, July and August


Annual weather in Sylhet

For full information about the climate and weather in Sylhet a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 61°F/85°F
0.2in
February 63°F/90°F
0.4in
March 68°F/95°F
2.4in
April 76°F/97°F
8.1in
May 79°F/95°F
17.5in
June 81°F/94°F
26.2in
July 79°F/92°F
26.4in
August 79°F/94°F
22in
September 79°F/94°F
17in
October 76°F/94°F
8.8in
November 68°F/90°F
0.7in
December 63°F/85°F
0.6in


Weather and climate in Sylhet

Sylhet enjoys a tropical monsoon climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Sylhet is 92°F (ranging from 85°F in january to 97°F in april). Annual rainfall is 129.9in, with a minimum of 0.2in in january and a maximum of 26.4in in july.
  • Between january and february the climate is perfect. The temperature rises to 90°F and it rains in february about 0.4in.
  • In the month of march the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 95°F°C and it rains about 2.4in each month.
  • In april the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 97°F as maximum temperature in april and, in april, 10 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of may the climate is bad. It is for example 95°F as maximum temperature in may and you can expect to have 17.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between june and august the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 103°F and it rains in august about 22in.
  • In the month of september the climate is bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 85°F and, in september, 20 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of october the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 92°F in average and, in october, 8 days of rain are expected.
  • From november to december the climate is perfect. By early evening, the temperature averages 72°F and you can expect to have 0.6in of rainfall/month during this period.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sylhet

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Sylhet: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Sylhet

Find out when Sylhet has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Sylhet

  • Very low season in Sylhet
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, April, June, July and September.
  • Low season in Sylhet
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, March, May and August.
  • High season in Sylhet
    The number of visitors to Sylhet is high in: October and November.
  • Peak season in Sylhet
    The largest number of tourists visiting Sylhet is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Sylhet month by month



Best time for low prices in Sylhet

Average prices of hotels in Sylhet month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Sylhet. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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