UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Dhaka, Bangladesh 
will be up to 7.3, indicating a high level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-13
With Dhaka's UV index reaching 7.3, protect your skin from harm by staying in shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.
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.