Average high
29.5°
Cox's Bazar weather in October
Post-monsoon autumn · 2020–2024 averages
October in Cox's Bazar is post-monsoon autumn: days average 29.5°C and nights 27.6°C, with about 235 mm of rain over 15 days and roughly 9.3 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 5:29 PM, a 11.7-hour day.
Average low
27.6°
Rainfall
235 mm
Rainy days
15
Sunshine / day
9.3 h
Hottest day (2020–24)
31.7°
Coldest night (2020–24)
25.2°
Wettest single day
93 mm
Sunrise
5:48 AM
Sunset
5:29 PM
Day length
11.7 h
What to expect
- Pleasant days: highs around 29.5°C.
- As wet as the monsoon: about 235 mm of rain over 15 days, often as heavy afternoon or overnight downpours.
- Roughly 9.3 hours of sunshine a day.
- Cyclone season on the Bay of Bengal — watch BMD bulletins and signal numbers if a depression forms.
What to pack
- an umbrella or raincoat and quick-drying footwear
- waterproof covers for phones and documents
Compared with the rest of Bangladesh
In October, Cox's Bazar ranks 18th of 64 districts for rainfall — roughly 22 mm wetter than the national average; the wettest district this month is Sunamganj (325 mm) and the driest Dinajpur (125 mm). For heat it ranks 64th, with highs 1.3° below the national mean; Rangamati is the hottest district in October (31.3°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (21.9°C).
Compared with the months around it
October is about as warm as September, with roughly 132 mm less rain. November then turns cooler and drier.
What is the weather like in Cox's Bazar in October?
October in Cox's Bazar is post-monsoon autumn: days average 29.5°C and nights 27.6°C, with about 235 mm of rain over 15 days and roughly 9.3 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 5:29 PM, a 11.7-hour day.
Is October a good time to visit Cox's Bazar?
It is peak monsoon, with about 235 mm of rain. Good for haors, waterfalls and green landscapes; poor for beaches and hill trekking.
Does it rain in Cox's Bazar in October?
Yes — on about 15 days, around 235 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 93 mm.
How hot is Cox's Bazar in October?
Average highs of 29.5°C and lows of 27.6°C; the hottest October 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 October · Farming weather