Climate of Bangladesh

Climate is the average state of the atmosphere near the earth’s surface
over a long span of time. It refers to many elements including
temperature, precipitation, humidity, air pressure, wind movement and
direction. Geographical location (latitude, coastal or continental
position) and physical settings (e.g. mountains) influence the climate of
any country.

Bangladesh extends from 20˚34΄N to 26˚38΄N latitude and form 88˚01΄E

to 92˚41΄E longitude. It is bordered by the Himalayas to the north and
by the Bay of Bengal to the south.

As the Tropic of cancer passes through the country, a tropical climate

prevails. The influence of the monsoon wind is so strong that as a
whole, the climate of Bangladesh is known as a tropical monsoon
climate.

Characteristics of a tropical monsoon climate

In brief: characteristics of a tropical monsoon climate

 two dry seasons with a low rainfall:

 cool and dry (winter)
 hot and dry (summer)
 rainy season with very high rainfall
 high annual temperature (about 26˚C)
 seasonal distribution of rainfall
 high annual rainfall (more than 1800 mm)
 high humidity

Seasonal Variations

Season is the climatic type, at any place, associated with a particular

time of the year. The change of season is mainly due to the change in
angle of the earth’s axis in relation the position of the sun at a particular
place.
Bangladesh is called the land of six seasons (Sadaritu). It has a tropical
climate because of its physical location. The Bangal calendar year is
traditionally divided into six seasons:

 Grisma (summer)
 Barsa (rainy)
 Sarat (autumn)
 Memanta (late autumn)
 Shhit(Winter)
 Basanta (Spring).