Himchari National Park

National Park Coastal Bangladesh park with cliffs, rainforest, and waterfalls

A coastal reserve near Cox’s Bazar, Himchari National Park offers sea-facing cliffs, small waterfalls, forested trails and viewpoints over the Bay of Bengal.

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Himchari National Park is a coastal national park in southeastern Bangladesh noted for shoreline, hill forest and a mix of coastal habitats near Cox’s Bazar. It protects remnant forest, cliffs and small streams on the Bay of Bengal coast.

The area was designated for protection to conserve coastal forest and to limit development along this stretch of Bangladesh’s southeastern coast; management focuses on habitat protection and recreation access.

Himchari National Park sits on the Bay of Bengal coast of southeastern Bangladesh, a short distance from the town of Cox’s Bazar and its long sandy beaches.

  • Proximity to Cox's Bazar: Located a short distance south of Cox's Bazar, the park combines coastal forest, beach frontage and small waterfalls within its protected area.
Himchari National Park
Himchari National Park, near Cox's Bazar, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh
21.3494, 92.0399
Daily sunrise-sunset
Entrance fee applies; local rates vary (often small per person or vehicle)

How to Get to Himchari National Park #

Himchari National Park is a short drive south from Cox’s Bazar town. Local transport, taxis, and tour operators run regular trips; the park’s access road is well signposted from Cox’s Bazar and the surrounding coastal routes.

Tips for Visiting Himchari National Park #

  • Arrive at first light to catch the beach and cliff birds and the early fishing boats.
  • Combine the visit with a trip to nearby Cox's Bazar for extended coastal exploration.
  • Bring rain protection during the monsoon season; some paths can be eroded or muddy.

Best Time to Visit Himchari National Park #

November through February is the most pleasant and accessible time to visit the park and coastal cliffs.

Dry season
November-February · 20-30°C
Cooler breezes and the best time for coastal views and hiking.
Monsoon
June-September · 25-32°C
Heavy rains, dramatic skies, but limited trail access and slippery conditions.

Weather & Climate near Himchari National Park #

Climate

Himchari National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (3872 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 119 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (291 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 32°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

291 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (852 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

852 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.3h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (1057 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
25° 29°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1057 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.2h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (793 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

793 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (378 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 30°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

378 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (224 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

224 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

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