Average high
28.6°
Cox's Bazar weather in August
Monsoon · 2020–2024 averages
August in Cox's Bazar is monsoon: days average 28.6°C and nights 26.9°C, with about 675 mm of rain over 29 days and roughly 6.5 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 6:24 PM, a 12.9-hour day.
Average low
26.9°
Rainfall
675 mm
Rainy days
29
Sunshine / day
6.5 h
Hottest day (2020–24)
30.2°
Coldest night (2020–24)
25.3°
Wettest single day
89 mm
Sunrise
5:31 AM
Sunset
6:24 PM
Day length
12.9 h
What to expect
- Pleasant days: highs around 28.6°C.
- This is monsoon: about 675 mm of rain over 29 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 6.5 hours of sunshine a day.
What to pack
- an umbrella or raincoat and quick-drying footwear
- waterproof covers for phones and documents
Compared with the rest of Bangladesh
In August, Cox's Bazar ranks 1st of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 292 mm wetter than the national average; the wettest district this month is Cox's Bazar (675 mm) and the driest Rajshahi (276 mm). For heat it ranks 64th, with highs 2.7° below the national mean; Chapai Nawabganj is the hottest district in August (32.3°C) and Bandarban has the coldest nights (23.6°C).
Compared with the months around it
August is about as warm as July, with roughly 38 mm more rain. September then turns hotter and drier.
What is the weather like in Cox's Bazar in August?
August in Cox's Bazar is monsoon: days average 28.6°C and nights 26.9°C, with about 675 mm of rain over 29 days and roughly 6.5 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:31 AM and sets at 6:24 PM, a 12.9-hour day.
Is August a good time to visit Cox's Bazar?
It is peak monsoon, with about 675 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Cox's Bazar in August?
Yes — on about 29 days, around 675 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 89 mm.
How hot is Cox's Bazar in August?
Average highs of 28.6°C and lows of 26.9°C; the hottest August day in 2020–24 reached 30.2°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 August · Farming weather