AI-generatedCox's Bazar at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 32°
- Warmest sea
- May · 29.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 2,588 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Elevation
- 2 m
Climate in Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 24 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Cox's Bazar is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:4717:28
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:33–06:17 · evening 16:58–17:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:25–05:33 · evening 17:42–17:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Cox's Bazar in October?
In October, Cox's Bazar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 194 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cox's Bazar.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 41 min05:47 – 17:28
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+6Asia/Dhaka
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %13 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Cox's Bazar
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 30.2 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Cox's Bazar ranges from 24.3 °C in January to 29.6 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. From June to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 28.6 and 30.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24.3° | 23.6° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 24.3° | 23.6° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 26.3° | 25.5° | 27.0° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.5° | 27.8° | 29.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.6° | 28.6° | 30.3° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.3° | 28.6° | 29.9° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 28.9° | 27.9° | 29.6° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.7° | 27.7° | 29.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.7° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.2° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.4° | 27.9° | 29.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.2° | 25.4° | 26.8° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Cox's Bazar
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 11.7 hours of daylight in Cox's Bazar, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Cox's Bazar
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 9 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in July (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 35 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Cox's Bazar: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Cox's Bazar has about 16 rainy days with 194 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Cox's Bazar
How breezy and how cloudy Cox's Bazar is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Cox's Bazar typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jun – Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Cox's Bazar: variable cloud, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Cox's Bazar
How often the day gets hot in Cox's Bazar (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Cox's Bazar has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Cox's Bazar
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (17°), the warmest in May (26°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 277 days a year, mostly from March to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 98 | 24° | 17° | 24.3° | 8.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| FebruaryFeb | 99 | 27° | 18° | 24.3° | 8.7 h | 1 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 30° | 22° | 26.3° | 8.7 h | 3 | 21 |
| AprilApr | 64 | 32° | 25° | 28.5° | 8.1 h | 6 | 42 |
| MayMay | 36 | 31° | 26° | 29.6° | 6.3 h | 18 | 221 |
| JuneJun | 40 | 29° | 26° | 29.3° | 3.6 h | 27 | 559 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 28° | 25° | 28.9° | 3.0 h | 30 | 656 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 28° | 25° | 28.7° | 3.2 h | 30 | 490 |
| SeptemberSep | 42 | 29° | 25° | 29.3° | 4.1 h | 26 | 348 |
| OctoberOct | 48 | 29° | 25° | 29.6° | 5.5 h | 16 | 194 |
| NovemberNov | 89 | 28° | 22° | 28.4° | 7.5 h | 4 | 32 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 25° | 18° | 26.2° | 7.8 h | 1 | 15 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
21.44° N, 92.01° E · 2 m · Asia/Dhaka
Best time to visit Cox's Bazar
The best time to visit Cox's Bazar is from November to February. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 656 mm.
Cox's Bazar through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Cox's Bazar in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Excellent
- 24–32 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Cox's Bazar in the rainy season
May – Oct
Fair
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 148 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Cox's Bazar for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Cox's Bazar
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Cox's Bazar: score 99 against 48. In February, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 5 °C cooler in February. February has 15 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 48 | 99better |
| Day high | 29° | 27° |
| Night low | 25° | 18° |
| Sea | 29.6° | 24.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 194 mm | 6 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 7better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Cox's Bazar month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
98January24° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In January, Cox's Bazar is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Cox's Bazar.
Cox's Bazar in January99February27° · Sea 24° · 9 h
In February, Cox's Bazar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 24.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Cox's Bazar.
Cox's Bazar in February81March30° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In March, Cox's Bazar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Cox's Bazar.
Cox's Bazar in March64April32° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In April, Cox's Bazar is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Cox's Bazar.
Cox's Bazar in April36May31° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In May, Cox's Bazar is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 221 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Cox's Bazar.
Cox's Bazar in May40June29° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In June, Cox's Bazar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 559 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Cox's Bazar.
Cox's Bazar in June42July28° · Sea 29° · 3 h
In July, Cox's Bazar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 656 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Cox's Bazar.
Cox's Bazar in July42August28° · Sea 29° · 3 h
In August, Cox's Bazar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 490 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Cox's Bazar.
Cox's Bazar in August42September29° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In September, Cox's Bazar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 348 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Cox's Bazar.
Cox's Bazar in September48October29° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In October, Cox's Bazar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 194 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Cox's Bazar.
Cox's Bazar in October89November28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In November, Cox's Bazar is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Cox's Bazar.
Cox's Bazar in November96December25° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In December, Cox's Bazar is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Cox's Bazar.
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Cox's Bazar vs. Dhaka
In October the holiday weather in Cox's Bazar and Dhaka is about equally good (score 48 vs. 47). During the day Dhaka is 1 °C warmer than Cox's Bazar.
| in October | Cox's Bazar | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 48 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | 30° | – |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 15 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Feb |
Through the year
Bangladesh in October: the best places
In October, Cox's Bazar ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Cox's BazarThis page29°30°48
- 2Dhaka30°47
Planning a trip to Cox's Bazar
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Cox's Bazar in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Cox's Bazar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during May half-term (score 37).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 37
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 97
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,330 km
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Cox's Bazar
When is the best time to visit Cox's Bazar?
The best time to visit Cox's Bazar is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Cox's Bazar?
The sea temperature in Cox's Bazar ranges from 24.3 °C in January to 29.6 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Cox's Bazar in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Cox's Bazar?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 24 °C.
When does it rain most in Cox's Bazar?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 656 mm. The driest month is January with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Cox's Bazar get?
Cox's Bazar gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.7 hours a day; in July there are 3.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Cox's Bazar in?
Cox's Bazar uses the time zone Asia/Dhaka, at UTC+6 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Cox's Bazar?
A nonstop flight from London to Cox's Bazar takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,330 km.
Which school holidays are best for Cox's Bazar?
Cox's Bazar has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during May half-term (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 37, Summer holidays 42, October half-term 48, Christmas holidays 97.
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