Climate Insights for Barishal
Climate Overview
The climate in Barishal is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,881 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 351 mm of rainfall. Barishal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Barishal is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 74.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 13.8 in of rainfall. Barishal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 57°F.
Temperature
Barishal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 34°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Barishal vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 94°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Barishal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,881 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 157 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 351 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 6 mm. That's 345 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Barishal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 74.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.2 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 13.8 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 13.6 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Barishal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Barishal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Barishal is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 25 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Barishal is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 94°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barishal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barishal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.