Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh in May
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 246mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
246mm
Sun
5.9h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 246mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May32°C average high
May is one of Cox's Bazar's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMarch to May and September to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May246mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Cox's Bazar's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.9 hours average sun
May sits close to Cox's Bazar's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May is one of Cox's Bazar's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May54 weather score
May scores below Cox's Bazar's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.