The short answer
When to go to Bakkhali
November to February is the best window: the monsoon has gone, rain is minimal and the days are mild enough for long beach walks. December and January are the driest and coolest. March is warm and humid by midday, and April is hot. From May to October rain is heavy, the sea is rough and cyclone warnings can close the coast. For older travellers, the winter months make the beach walks and the long road journey far more comfortable.
Month by month
Bakkhali weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 16°C | 14 mm | Cool, dry and sunny; the most comfortable month | |
| February | 27°C | 20°C | 18 mm | Warm days, dry; good for beach walks | |
| March | 30°C | 24°C | 25 mm | Getting hot and humid by midday; mornings pleasant | |
| April | 32°C | 25°C | 37 mm | Hot and humid; stick to dawn and dusk | |
| May | 33°C | 26°C | 156 mm | Pre-monsoon storms and cyclone risk begin | |
| June | 32°C | 27°C | 260 mm | Monsoon; heavy rain and rough sea | |
| July | 31°C | 27°C | 353 mm | Peak monsoon; boats and roads disrupted | |
| August | 31°C | 26°C | 322 mm | Heavy rain, humid and unsettled | |
| September | 31°C | 26°C | 292 mm | Still very wet, rough sea | |
| October | 31°C | 25°C | 226 mm | Late rains and cyclone season; improving by month end | |
| November | 29°C | 21°C | 41 mm | Rain gone, humidity easing; a lovely start to the season | |
| December | 27°C | 17°C | 6 mm | Dry and cool; the best of the year |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Bakkhali seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Cool, dry and sunny; the most comfortable month
- February: Warm days, dry; good for beach walks
- November: Rain gone, humidity easing; a lovely start to the season
- December: Dry and cool; the best of the year
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Getting hot and humid by midday; mornings pleasant
Possible, with planning: April
- April: Hot and humid; stick to dawn and dusk
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July, August, September and October
- May: Pre-monsoon storms and cyclone risk begin
- June: Monsoon; heavy rain and rough sea
- July: Peak monsoon; boats and roads disrupted
- August: Heavy rain, humid and unsettled
- September: Still very wet, rough sea
- October: Late rains and cyclone season; improving by month end
Useful answers
Best time to visit Bakkhali: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Bakkhali?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Bakkhali, with March also good. November to February is the best window: the monsoon has gone, rain is minimal and the days are mild enough for long beach walks. December and January are the driest and coolest. March is warm and humid by midday, and April is hot. From May to October rain is heavy, the sea is rough and cyclone warnings can close the coast. For older travellers, the winter months make the beach walks and the long road journey far more comfortable.
Which months should I avoid in Bakkhali with elderly parents?
May, June, July, August, September and October are the months to avoid with older travellers. Pre-monsoon storms and cyclone risk begin Monsoon; heavy rain and rough sea
When does it rain most in Bakkhali?
July is the wettest month, with about 353 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 33°C.