Dhaka Weather in June

June: hot and soaked

June is Dhaka's summer monsoon, and the weather can feel heavy from morning to night. The air is very humid, clouds often hang low, and rain falls on most days. Showers can disrupt road trips and leave streets flooded, so give outdoor plans room to change.

You can still visit the Bangladesh National Museum in Shahbag or explore indoor galleries around the city when rain sets in. Lalbagh Fort is worth seeing, but its open paths are less pleasant in downpours. Save longer walks around Old Dhaka for a dry spell, and expect traffic to slow when rain hits.

What June feels like

It's hot even between showers, with little sunshine to break up the cloud. June is slightly cooler than May, but wetter; July brings even more rain. If you hate crowds, this can be a quieter time to visit than the cooler, popular months from December to February.

Travelling with kids? Keep a flexible plan and choose indoor stops for the stickiest afternoons. A visit to the National Museum can pair well with a meal nearby in Shahbag, without relying on a long trip across town.

Events and practical tips

Eid al-Adha may fall in June, depending on the lunar calendar. If it does, expect changed opening hours and busy travel around the holiday. The festival is marked by prayers and the sacrifice of animals, with meat shared among families and people in need.

June is low season for visitors, so you may find hotels less busy and some rates lower than in the winter peak. For a rainy-day outing, make the National Museum your anchor and check its opening hours before setting out. That way, a sudden shower won't leave you stranded far from shelter.