Climate Insights for Cox's Bazar

Cox's Bazar Sadar Upazila, Chattogram Division, Bangladesh

Hottest
May
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
17°C low63°F low
Wettest
July
680 mm rain26.8 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Cox's Bazar is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,607 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 680 mm of rainfall. Cox's Bazar 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 17°C.The climate in Cox's Bazar is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 102.7 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 26.8 in of rainfall. Cox's Bazar 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 63°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 17°FebMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°AprMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 26°MayMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 26°JunMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°JulMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 26°AugMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°OctMax: 30°Average: 28°Min: 26°NovMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 23°DecMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FFebMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 84°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 82°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°F
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Cox's Bazar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 32°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°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 Bazar sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 63°F to 89°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 69°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mm650mm700mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7mmFebPrecipitation: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 17mmAprPrecipitation: 29mmMayPrecipitation: 171mmJunPrecipitation: 572mmJulPrecipitation: 680mmAugPrecipitation: 528mmSepPrecipitation: 353mmOctPrecipitation: 199mmNovPrecipitation: 37mmDecPrecipitation: 12mm
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0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 1.1inMayPrecipitation: 6.7inJunPrecipitation: 22.5inJulPrecipitation: 26.8inAugPrecipitation: 20.8inSepPrecipitation: 13.9inOctPrecipitation: 7.8inNovPrecipitation: 1.5inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Cox's Bazar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,607 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 217 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 680 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2 mm. That's 677 mm 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 Bazar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 102.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.5 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 26.8 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 26.7 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Cox's Bazar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/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 12km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Cox's Bazar is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°69°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar26°79°F
Apr28°83°F
May29°84°F
Jun28°82°F
Jul28°82°F
Aug27°81°F
Sep28°82°F
Oct28°82°F
Nov25°78°F
Dec22°72°F

The best time to visit Cox's Bazar 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 7 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Cox's Bazar is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 89°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C63 °F
25 °C76 °F
12 km/h8 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
32 °C89 °F
12 km/h7 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C80 °F
32 °C89 °F
12 km/h8 mph
171 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
30 °C86 °F
16 km/h10 mph
572 mm22.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C79 °F
29 °C85 °F
17 km/h11 mph
680 mm26.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
29 °C85 °F
16 km/h10 mph
528 mm20.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
30 °C86 °F
12 km/h7 mph
353 mm13.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C78 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
10 km/h6 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
26 °C79 °F
11 km/h7 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in