Beach town in Chattogram Division, Bangladesh
Cox's Bazar weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Cox's Bazar
Nov–Mar is dry and cooler; Dec–Feb is busiest. Apr–May is hot and cyclone-prone; Jun–Sep monsoon brings heavy rain, rough sea and swimming bans.
Cox's Bazar weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan23°11 mm
- Feb26°21 mm
- Mar28°64 mm
- Apr30°185 mm
- May30°571 mm
- Jun29°981 mm
- Jul29°1346 mm
- Aug29°906 mm
- Sep29°672 mm
- Oct29°462 mm
- Nov27°90 mm
- Dec24°11 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C73°F | 19°C66°F | 11 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| February | 26°C78°F | 20°C68°F | 21 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| March | 28°C83°F | 24°C74°F | 64 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| April | 30°C85°F | 26°C79°F | 185 mm | 78% | Rainy |
| May | 30°C86°F | 28°C82°F | 571 mm | 82% | Very wet |
| June | 29°C85°F | 28°C82°F | 981 mm | 87% | Very wet |
| July | 29°C84°F | 27°C81°F | 1346 mm | 89% | Very wet |
| August | 29°C84°F | 27°C81°F | 906 mm | 89% | Very wet |
| September | 29°C84°F | 27°C81°F | 672 mm | 86% | Very wet |
| October | 29°C84°F | 27°C81°F | 462 mm | 80% | Very wet |
| November | 27°C80°F | 24°C76°F | 90 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| December | 24°C75°F | 21°C69°F | 11 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
Best months across Bangladesh
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Dhaka | Nov–Feb | Apr (35°C) |
| Cox's Bazar | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Cox's Bazar?
Nov–Mar. Nov–Mar is dry and cooler; Dec–Feb is busiest. Apr–May is hot and cyclone-prone; Jun–Sep monsoon brings heavy rain, rough sea and swimming bans.
When is the rainy season in Cox's Bazar?
Rain peaks in July with about 1346 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Apr–Oct.
What is the hottest month in Cox's Bazar?
May, with average highs of 30°C (86°F).
How cold does Cox's Bazar get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 19°C (66°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Bangladesh Tourism Board
- Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh
- Bangladesh e-Visa portal
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.