Bandarban weather in March
Spring · 2020–2024 averages
March in Bandarban is spring: days average 32.9°C and nights 18.6°C, with about 10 mm of rain over 2 days and roughly 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:00 AM and sets at 6:00 PM, a 12-hour day.
What to expect
- Warm days, with highs around 32.9°C.
- Mostly dry: only about 10 mm of rain across 2 days.
- Roughly 10.9 hours of sunshine a day.
- Nor'westers (kalboishakhi) can bring sudden squalls, hail and lightning in the late afternoon; they become frequent in April and May.
What to pack
- nothing special — this is the most comfortable time of year
Compared with the rest of Bangladesh
In March, Bandarban ranks 63rd of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 30 mm drier than the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (111 mm) and the driest Cox's Bazar (9 mm). For heat it ranks 1st, with highs 1.4° above the national mean; Bandarban is the hottest district in March (32.9°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (17.1°C).
Compared with the months around it
March is about 4.6° warmer than February, with similar rainfall. April then turns hotter and wetter.
What is the weather like in Bandarban in March?
March in Bandarban is spring: days average 32.9°C and nights 18.6°C, with about 10 mm of rain over 2 days and roughly 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:00 AM and sets at 6:00 PM, a 12-hour day.
Is March a good time to visit Bandarban?
Reasonable — expect rain on about 2 days, so carry an umbrella.
Does it rain in Bandarban in March?
Very little — Bandarban averages 2 days of light rain in March, about 10 mm in total.
How hot is Bandarban in March?
Average highs of 32.9°C and lows of 18.6°C; the hottest March day in 2020–24 reached 37.5°C, and about 5 days top 35°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9° / 13° | 10 mm | 2 | 9.6 |
| February | 28.3° / 14.1° | 4 mm | 1 | 10.4 |
| March | 32.9° / 18.6° | 10 mm | 2 | 10.9 |
| April | 35.3° / 21.9° | 26 mm | 5 | 11.3 |
| May | 33.7° / 23.2° | 180 mm | 15 | 10.3 |
| June | 30.4° / 23.8° | 443 mm | 29 | 7.6 |
| July | 30.2° / 24° | 532 mm | 30 | 7.6 |
| August | 29.5° / 23.6° | 498 mm | 30 | 6.2 |
| September | 30.4° / 23.5° | 384 mm | 29 | 7.8 |
| October | 30.8° / 22.6° | 208 mm | 20 | 9.2 |
| November | 30.1° / 19.1° | 38 mm | 4 | 10.2 |
| December | 27.1° / 15.3° | 20 mm | 2 | 9.9 |
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