Average high
24.8°
Cox's Bazar weather in December
Winter · 2020–2024 averages
December in Cox's Bazar is winter: days average 24.8°C and nights 22.9°C, with about 14 mm of rain over 1 day and roughly 9.8 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 5:14 PM, a 10.9-hour day.
Average low
22.9°
Rainfall
14 mm
Rainy days
1
Sunshine / day
9.8 h
Hottest day (2020–24)
27.9°
Coldest night (2020–24)
20.2°
Wettest single day
20 mm
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
5:14 PM
Day length
10.9 h
What to expect
- Pleasant days: highs around 24.8°C.
- Mostly dry: only about 14 mm of rain across 1 day.
- Roughly 9.8 hours of sunshine a day.
What to pack
- nothing special — this is the most comfortable time of year
Compared with the rest of Bangladesh
In December, Cox's Bazar ranks 44th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 10 mm drier than the national average; the wettest district this month is Manikganj (67 mm) and the driest Rangpur (3 mm). For heat it ranks 57th, with highs 0.5° below the national mean; Bandarban is the hottest district in December (27.1°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (12.9°C).
Compared with the months around it
December is about 3° cooler than November, with roughly 51 mm less rain. January then turns cooler and stays about as wet.
What is the weather like in Cox's Bazar in December?
December in Cox's Bazar is winter: days average 24.8°C and nights 22.9°C, with about 14 mm of rain over 1 day and roughly 9.8 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 5:14 PM, a 10.9-hour day.
Is December a good time to visit Cox's Bazar?
Yes — one of the best months: dry and comfortable (average 24.8°/22.9°C, only about 14 mm of rain).
Does it rain in Cox's Bazar in December?
Very little — Cox's Bazar averages 1 day of light rain in December, about 14 mm in total.
How hot is Cox's Bazar in December?
Average highs of 24.8°C and lows of 22.9°C; the hottest December day in 2020–24 reached 27.9°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
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