UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Dhaka, Bangladesh 
will be up to 11.7, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-07-05
UV index at 11.7 in Dhaka means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
Dhaka's UV index is highest from March to May, often reaching very high levels around 10 to 11. UV levels drop during the monsoon season but remain moderate to high throughout the year.
Dhaka has a hot, humid summer from March to June, a rainy monsoon season from June to October, and a cool, dry winter from November to February. Temperatures peak around April and May before the rains begin.
Compared to nearby Indian cities like Kolkata, Dhaka is more humid and receives heavier monsoon rains. Its winters are milder than northern Bangladesh, but hotter and wetter than West Bengal's dry winter months.
See the UV index hour by hour for Dhaka, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.