Average high
29.6°
Cox's Bazar weather in April
Pre-monsoon summer · 2020–2024 averages
April in Cox's Bazar is pre-monsoon summer: days average 29.6°C and nights 27.4°C, with about 18 mm of rain over 3 days and roughly 11.4 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:35 AM and sets at 6:12 PM, a 12.6-hour day.
Average low
27.4°
Rainfall
18 mm
Rainy days
3
Sunshine / day
11.4 h
Hottest day (2020–24)
31.7°
Coldest night (2020–24)
22.4°
Wettest single day
13 mm
Sunrise
5:35 AM
Sunset
6:12 PM
Day length
12.6 h
What to expect
- Pleasant days: highs around 29.6°C.
- Mostly dry: only about 18 mm of rain across 3 days.
- Roughly 11.4 hours of sunshine a day.
- Nor'westers (kalboishakhi) can bring sudden squalls, hail and lightning in the late afternoon.
- Cyclone season on the Bay of Bengal — watch BMD bulletins and signal numbers if a depression forms.
What to pack
- nothing special — this is the most comfortable time of year
Compared with the rest of Bangladesh
In April, Cox's Bazar ranks 64th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 65 mm drier than the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (266 mm) and the driest Cox's Bazar (18 mm). For heat it ranks 64th, with highs 4.6° below the national mean; Rajshahi is the hottest district in April (36.3°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (20.8°C).
Compared with the months around it
April is about 2.3° warmer than March, with similar rainfall. May then turns similar and wetter.
What is the weather like in Cox's Bazar in April?
April in Cox's Bazar is pre-monsoon summer: days average 29.6°C and nights 27.4°C, with about 18 mm of rain over 3 days and roughly 11.4 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:35 AM and sets at 6:12 PM, a 12.6-hour day.
Is April a good time to visit Cox's Bazar?
Yes — one of the best months: dry and comfortable (average 29.6°/27.4°C, only about 18 mm of rain).
Does it rain in Cox's Bazar in April?
Very little — Cox's Bazar averages 3 days of light rain in April, about 18 mm in total.
How hot is Cox's Bazar in April?
Average highs of 29.6°C and lows of 27.4°C; the hottest April day in 2020–24 reached 31.7°C.
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Month by month
| Months | High / Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.9° / 20.9° | 7 mm | 2 | 9.7 |
| February | 23.8° / 21.6° | 9 mm | 1 | 10.5 |
| March | 27.3° / 24.7° | 9 mm | 2 | 10.9 |
| April | 29.6° / 27.4° | 18 mm | 3 | 11.4 |
| May | 29.9° / 27.8° | 195 mm | 16 | 10.6 |
| June | 29.2° / 27.2° | 546 mm | 27 | 7.7 |
| July | 28.9° / 27.3° | 637 mm | 28 | 7.9 |
| August | 28.6° / 26.9° | 675 mm | 29 | 6.5 |
| September | 29.1° / 27.2° | 367 mm | 25 | 8.3 |
| October | 29.5° / 27.6° | 235 mm | 15 | 9.3 |
| November | 27.8° / 26° | 65 mm | 2 | 10.3 |
| December | 24.8° / 22.9° | 14 mm | 1 | 9.8 |
Places to visit in Cox's Bazar
TeknafSonadia IslandAdinath Temple, MaheshkhaliCox's Bazar Sea BeachInani BeachHimchariSaint Martin's Island
Cox's Bazar climate: the whole year · Bangladesh weather in April · Farming weather