Average high
27.3°
Cox's Bazar weather in March
Spring · 2020–2024 averages
March in Cox's Bazar is spring: days average 27.3°C and nights 24.7°C, with about 9 mm of rain over 2 days and roughly 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 6:02 PM, a 12-hour day.
Average low
24.7°
Rainfall
9 mm
Rainy days
2
Sunshine / day
10.9 h
Hottest day (2020–24)
29.6°
Coldest night (2020–24)
21.8°
Wettest single day
15 mm
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Sunset
6:02 PM
Day length
12 h
What to expect
- Pleasant days: highs around 27.3°C.
- Mostly dry: only about 9 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, Cox's Bazar ranks 64th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 31 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 64th, with highs 4.2° below 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 3.5° warmer than February, with similar rainfall. April then turns hotter and stays about as wet.
What is the weather like in Cox's Bazar in March?
March in Cox's Bazar is spring: days average 27.3°C and nights 24.7°C, with about 9 mm of rain over 2 days and roughly 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:03 AM and sets at 6:02 PM, a 12-hour day.
Is March a good time to visit Cox's Bazar?
Yes — one of the best months: dry and comfortable (average 27.3°/24.7°C, only about 9 mm of rain).
Does it rain in Cox's Bazar in March?
Very little — Cox's Bazar averages 2 days of light rain in March, about 9 mm in total.
How hot is Cox's Bazar in March?
Average highs of 27.3°C and lows of 24.7°C; the hottest March day in 2020–24 reached 29.6°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 March · Farming weather