Best Time to Visit Cox's Bazar
Bangladesh · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Cox's Bazar is December to February, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 23°C and 30°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over May to September; July is the wettest month with about 1393 mm (54.8 in) of rain. June is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Cox's Bazar weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C 73°F | 19°C 66°F | 14 mm | 1 | 71% | 9.3 | Excellent 10 |
| February | 25°C 78°F | 20°C 68°F | 25 mm | 2 | 70% | 9.7 | Excellent 10 |
| March | 28°C 83°F | 24°C 75°F | 71 mm | 6 | 73% | 9 | Excellent 9.1 |
| April | 30°C 86°F | 27°C 80°F | 187 mm | 15 | 78% | 7.8 | Poor 3.9 |
| May | 30°C 86°F | 28°C 82°F | 595 mm | 27 | 82% | 4.6 | Poor 3.1 |
| June | 30°C 85°F | 28°C 82°F | 1070 mm | 29 | 87% | 1.3 | Poor 1.7 |
| July | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 82°F | 1393 mm | 31 | 88% | 0.9 | Poor 1.7 |
| August | 29°C 84°F | 27°C 81°F | 1083 mm | 31 | 88% | 0.8 | Poor 1.8 |
| September | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 82°F | 750 mm | 29 | 86% | 1.6 | Poor 2.2 |
| October | 29°C 84°F | 27°C 81°F | 530 mm | 21 | 80% | 4.7 | Poor 4.2 |
| November | 27°C 81°F | 24°C 76°F | 95 mm | 5 | 75% | 8 | Excellent 8.5 |
| December | 24°C 75°F | 21°C 69°F | 19 mm | 2 | 74% | 8.2 | Excellent 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cox's Bazar?
The best time to visit Cox's Bazar is December to February, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Cox's Bazar?
May is the hottest month in Cox's Bazar, with an average high of 30°C (86°F).
What is the coldest month in Cox's Bazar?
January is the coldest month in Cox's Bazar, with an average low of 19°C (66°F).
What is the rainiest month in Cox's Bazar?
July is the wettest month, with about 1393 mm (54.8 in) of rain. January is the driest, with 14 mm (0.6 in).
When is the rainy season in Cox's Bazar?
The rainy season in Cox's Bazar is May to September.
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