Rajshahi
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The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all but essential travel to parts of Bangladesh due to flood risk.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Thunderstorm conditions affect the current outlook
- Seasonal flooding
- Potential disruption to transport and services
- Travel restrictions in affected zones
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Rajshahi month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rajshahi are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 23–27°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 12°C), and July the wettest (about 321 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.4 | 12.1 | 10 | 9.6 |
| February | 27.0 | 14.7 | 16 | 10.3 |
| March | 32.0 | 19.3 | 28 | 10.5 |
| April | 35.3 | 23.3 | 78 | 10.3 |
| May | 33.6 | 24.9 | 202 | 9.4 |
| June | 33.3 | 26.4 | 232 | 8.7 |
| July | 32.1 | 26.2 | 321 | 8.2 |
| August | 31.9 | 26.0 | 287 | 8.6 |
| September | 31.8 | 25.7 | 269 | 8.3 |
| October | 31.0 | 23.2 | 144 | 9.3 |
| November | 28.6 | 18.2 | 3 | 9.7 |
| December | 24.9 | 14.2 | 10 | 9.4 |
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People and places shaping Rajshahi
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Previously
- Documented history · 1634
The foundation of the city dates to 1634, according to epigraphic records at the mausoleum of Sufi saint Shah Makhdum.
- Documented history · 1288
In 1288-89 the Raja was defeated by Shah Makhdum Rupos.
- Documented history · 1772
The administrative district was established in 1772 and the municipal corporation during the British Raj in 1876.
- Documented history · 1717
When Nawab Murshid Quli Khan divided the Bengal Subah into 13 divisions in 1717, Rajshahi was included as one of the divisions .
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01 · OverviewRajshahi, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Rajshahi took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Rajshahi
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Rajshahi
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Rajshahi
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Rajshahi
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Rajshahi
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Rajshahi
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rajshahi
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01 · Q&AWhere is Rajshahi located and what are its coordinates?
Rajshahi is situated in Bangladesh at geographic coordinates 24.3740, 88.6011 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Rajshahi?
Rajshahi has a recorded population of approximately 763,580 and observes the Asia/Dhaka time zone (BDT).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Rajshahi?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Rajshahi include bn-BD, en, and the circulating currency is BDT.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Rajshahi?
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