Chittagong
A hill-and-port city unlike the flat delta most visitors picture for Bangladesh, the world's longest natural sea beach a short drive south at Cox's Bazar, and tea gardens in the hills that rival anything grown in neighbouring countries.
The best time to visit Chittagong is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (79°F). Local time there is 08:26 (UTC+6).
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The year at a glance
January · high 77°F · rain 0.5in · 10.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Chattogram (Chittagong), this page’s gateway
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C77°F | 13mm0.5in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| February | 27°C81°F | 7mm0.3in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| March | 31°C88°F | 22mm0.9in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| April | 32°C90°F | 46mm1.8in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| May | 32°C89°F | 149mm5.9in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| June | 30°C86°F | 362mm14.3in | 13.5h13.5h | |
| July | 30°C86°F | 455mm17.9in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| August | 30°C86°F | 394mm15.5in | 12.9h12.9h | |
| September | 30°C87°F | 297mm11.7in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 30°C87°F | 159mm6.3in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| November | 29°C84°F | 56mm2.2in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
| December | 26°C79°F | 23mm0.9in | 10.8h10.8h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- BDT · Bangladeshi taka
- Language
- Bangla
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A at home goes in, so your phone charger is fine; Type B plugs are earthed and do not. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Chittagong?
The best time to visit Chittagong is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 26°C (79°F).
How warm does Chittagong get?
Typical daytime highs in Chittagong are Mar–May 32°C (89°F), Jun–Aug 30°C (86°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (86°F), Dec–Feb 26°C (79°F).
Is Chittagong expensive?
On the ground, Chittagong is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Chittagong good for?
Chittagong is good for sunshine and salt water, old stones and real towns, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace.