The short answer
When to go to Dawki
The best window is November to March, when rain is low, the days are mild and the river is clearest. October and April are workable shoulders. From May to September, rainfall is very heavy, with landslide risk on the hill roads and a cloudier river, so the floating-boat view is unreliable. For older travellers, winter is the comfortable choice, though early mornings can be cool. Temperature and rain figures are from the Sylhet station in the plains just across the border, so treat them as indicative.
Month by month
Dawki weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 10°C | 7 mm | Dry, cool and clear; water is at its most transparent | |
| February | 28°C | 12°C | 38 mm | Dry and mild; good river visibility | |
| March | 31°C | 17°C | 127 mm | Warming, first showers; river still usually clear | |
| April | 32°C | 21°C | 382 mm | Pre-monsoon storms and rising humidity | |
| May | 31°C | 23°C | 590 mm | Heavy rain begins; road slips and cloudy water possible | |
| June | 32°C | 25°C | 795 mm | Peak monsoon; landslide risk and muddy river | |
| July | 32°C | 25°C | 723 mm | Very wet; boating and roads unreliable | |
| August | 33°C | 25°C | 609 mm | Very wet; the river runs high and cloudy | |
| September | 32°C | 25°C | 496 mm | Rains easing but still heavy; water slow to clear | |
| October | 32°C | 22°C | 201 mm | Clearing skies; river clarity returns through the month | |
| November | 30°C | 17°C | 25 mm | Dry, clear and comfortable; a prime month | |
| December | 27°C | 12°C | 10 mm | Cool and dry; early mornings can be chilly |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Dawki seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry, cool and clear; water is at its most transparent
- February: Dry and mild; good river visibility
- November: Dry, clear and comfortable; a prime month
- December: Cool and dry; early mornings can be chilly
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming, first showers; river still usually clear
- October: Clearing skies; river clarity returns through the month
Possible, with planning: April and May
- April: Pre-monsoon storms and rising humidity
- May: Heavy rain begins; road slips and cloudy water possible
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July, August and September
- June: Peak monsoon; landslide risk and muddy river
- July: Very wet; boating and roads unreliable
- August: Very wet; the river runs high and cloudy
- September: Rains easing but still heavy; water slow to clear
Useful answers
Best time to visit Dawki: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Dawki?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Dawki, with March and October also good. The best window is November to March, when rain is low, the days are mild and the river is clearest. October and April are workable shoulders. From May to September, rainfall is very heavy, with landslide risk on the hill roads and a cloudier river, so the floating-boat view is unreliable. For older travellers, winter is the comfortable choice, though early mornings can be cool. Temperature and rain figures are from the Sylhet station in the plains just across the border, so treat them as indicative.
Which months should I avoid in Dawki with elderly parents?
June, July, August and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Peak monsoon; landslide risk and muddy river Very wet; boating and roads unreliable
When does it rain most in Dawki?
June is the wettest month, with about 795 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is August, with average highs around 33°C.