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Bangladesh Travel Information

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When to Go to Bangladesh

To get the most out of your next adventure it makes sense to consider some of the very local factors that combine to make up what you feel is the best time to travel to a destination. Many of these factors are very personal - some people prefer to travel when the weather is not too hot, or sites too crowded - others prefer to travel when a traditional local event is taking place. Taking into account the dates of public holidays can also make sense as these may have an impact on opening times of attractions, shops and restaurants, or might affect public transport or other services. Conversely public holidays can be a time of great local festivities and celebrations providing a feast of local expressionism and culture.

Climate

The climate in Bangladesh is tropical with a mild winter from October to March and a hot, humid summer from March to June. A warm and humid monsoon season lasts from June to October and supplies most of the country's rainfall.

January is the coolest month of the year, with temperatures averaging near 26 degrees C and April is the warmest month, with temperatures ranging between 33 degrees C and 36 degrees C.

Seasonality

The best time to visit Bangladesh is in the winter when the weather is dry and fresh. However, the rainy season offers unique opportunities to experience the country at its greenest.

National Holidays

Date	Description
21 Feb 10	International Mother Language Day
26 Feb 10	Birth of the Prophet
26 Mar 10	Independence Day
14 Apr 10	Bangla New Year
28 Apr 10	Buddha Purnima
01 May 10	Labour Day
09 Jul 10	Ascension of the Prophet
02 Oct 10	Dashami
02 Oct 10	End of Ramadan
20 Oct 10	Evening of Destiny
07 Nov 10	National Revolution Day
17 Nov 10	Feast of the Sacrifice
16 Dec 10	Victory Day
29 Dec 10	Islamic New Year

National Events

Event	Occurs	Description
Pahela Baishakh	April	The advent of Bengali New Year is observed throughout the country. The Day (mid-April) is a public holiday. There are cultural events, tournaments, boat races etc.