Climate Insights for Cox’s Bāzār

The climate in Cox’s Bāzār is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2855mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 776mm of rainfall. Cox’s Bāzār is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, October. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Cox’s Bāzār sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 31°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Cox’s Bāzār is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2855mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 238mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 776mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 775mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Cox’s Bāzār is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 17km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Cox’s Bāzār, which began on March 20, 2026. Cox’s Bāzār is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Cox’s Bāzār is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cox’s Bāzār based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.