Coxs Bazar climate
Coxs Bazar (Bangladesh) has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen Am). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 5,320 mm209 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Coxs Bazar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2373 | 1966 | 2170 | 110.4 |
| Feb | 2678 | 2068 | 2373 | 220.8 |
| Mar | 2883 | 2475 | 2679 | 652.5 |
| Apr | 3085 | 2679 | 2882 | 1857.3 |
| May | 3086 | 2882 | 2984 | 57122 |
| Jun | 2985 | 2882 | 2984 | 98139 |
| Jul | 2984 | 2781 | 2883 | 1,34653 |
| Aug | 2984 | 2781 | 2882 | 90636 |
| Sep | 2984 | 2781 | 2883 | 67226 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2781 | 2882 | 46218 |
| Nov | 2780 | 2476 | 2678 | 903.5 |
| Dec | 2475 | 2169 | 2272 | 110.4 |
| Year | 3086 | 1966 | 2679 | 5,320209 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70% | 28% | 4.7 | 10:57 |
| Feb | 69% | 27% | 5.4 | 11:25 |
| Mar | 73% | 34% | 5.9 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 78% | 46% | 6.1 | 12:37 |
| May | 82% | 69% | 5.4 | 13:09 |
| Jun | 87% | 91% | 4.2 | 13:26 |
| Jul | 89% | 95% | 3.9 | 13:19 |
| Aug | 89% | 93% | 4.2 | 12:52 |
| Sep | 86% | 88% | 4.5 | 12:14 |
| Oct | 80% | 63% | 4.6 | 11:37 |
| Nov | 75% | 37% | 4.6 | 11:05 |
| Dec | 73% | 35% | 4.3 | 10:50 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Coxs Bazar is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C73 °F and lows 19 °C66 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 7.9 °C14.3 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very wet, receiving about 5,320 mm209 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is June–August, which brings 61% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December and January. The wettest month is July (1,346 mm53 in), the driest is January (11 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 69% in February to 89% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 27%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in March to 16 km/h (10 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.8 hours in December to 13.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Coxs Bazar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March. Average highs then reach 23 °C73 °F to 28 °C83 °F. Precipitation is 11 mm0.4 in to 90 mm3.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is very wet (1,346 mm53 in) and humid (89% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Coxs Bazar
- Wetter months (May–October) — highs 2984 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 2781 to 28 °C82 °F, about 823 mm32 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (November–April) — highs 2373 to 30 °C85 °F, lows 1966 to 26 °C79 °F, about 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Coxs Bazar compares
The nearest larger place is Chattogram, about 102 km to the north. Compared with it, Coxs Bazar is on average 0.7 °C1.2 °F warmer. It receives 74% more precipitation (5,320 mm209 in vs 3,061 mm121 in). The difference is largest in December (2.5 °C4.4 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 35 places in Bangladesh. By annual mean temperature, Coxs Bazar is the warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the wettest. See all of them on the Bangladesh climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Sittwe (Myanmar, Am), Agartala (India, Cwa) and Silchar (India, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Chattogram 102 km · 26 °C78 °F · 3,061 mm121 in
- Climate in Karnaphuli 141 km · 26 °C79 °F · 2,540 mm100 in
- Climate in Sittwe 171 km · 27 °C80 °F · 3,632 mm143 in
- Climate in Maijdi 184 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2,802 mm110 in
- Climate in Barishal 220 km · 26 °C78 °F · 2,857 mm112 in
- Climate in Comilla 240 km · 25 °C77 °F · 2,395 mm94 in
- Climate in Chandpur 243 km · 25 °C78 °F · 2,468 mm97 in
- Climate in Aizawl 265 km · 19 °C66 °F · 2,143 mm84 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Coxs Bazar?
May is the warmest month in Coxs Bazar. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Coxs Bazar?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 23 °C (73 °F) and its average low is 19 °C (66 °F).
When does it rain the most in Coxs Bazar?
July is the wettest month with about 1,346 mm (53.0 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 11 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Coxs Bazar?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.