Cox's Bazar weather in July

Peak monsoon · 2020–2024 averages

July in Cox's Bazar is peak monsoon: days average 28.9°C and nights 27.3°C, with about 637 mm of rain over 28 days and roughly 7.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:19 AM and sets at 6:38 PM, a 13.3-hour day.

What to expect

• Pleasant days: highs around 28.9°C.
• This is monsoon: about 637 mm of rain over 28 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
• Roughly 7.9 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 July, Cox's Bazar ranks 1st of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 293 mm wetter than the national average; the wettest district this month is Cox's Bazar (637 mm) and the driest Dhaka (231 mm). For heat it ranks 64th, with highs 2.8° below the national mean; Chapai Nawabganj is the hottest district in July (32.8°C) and Bandarban has the coldest nights (24°C).

Compared with the months around it

July is about as warm as June, with roughly 91 mm more rain. August then turns similar and wetter.

What is the weather like in Cox's Bazar in July?

July in Cox's Bazar is peak monsoon: days average 28.9°C and nights 27.3°C, with about 637 mm of rain over 28 days and roughly 7.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:19 AM and sets at 6:38 PM, a 13.3-hour day.

Is July a good time to visit Cox's Bazar?

It is peak monsoon, with about 637 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.

Does it rain in Cox's Bazar in July?

Yes — on about 28 days, around 637 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 275 mm.

How hot is Cox's Bazar in July?

Average highs of 28.9°C and lows of 27.3°C; the hottest July day in 2020–24 reached 30.4°C.

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