Kuakata National Park National Park
Bangladeshi coastal national park with sandy beaches
Located on Bangladesh's coast, Kuakata National Park protects coastal forest and beach line; travelers come for shoreline walks, sunrise and sunset views over the Bay of Bengal, local fishing villages and seasonal birdwatching.
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Kuakata National Park at a Glance#
Address: Kuakata National Park, Patuakhali District, Bangladesh
Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Park entry free; certain activities paid locally
How to Get to Kuakata National Park#
From Dhaka: overnight bus or domestic flight to Barisal or Kuakata-adjacent towns, then a local bus, rickshaw or hired car to the park. Patuakhali and Kuakata town are the nearest transport hubs; the final stretch to beaches and park gates is by local road.
Tips for Visiting Kuakata National Park#
- Rise early to stand on the long Kuakata beach for both sunrise and sunset - it's one of the few places in Bangladesh where both can be seen over the sea.
- Combine a visit to the national park with a short trip to Kuakata town for lodgings and local fish markets.
- Avoid the monsoon months (June-September) when the beach can be eroded and low-lying tracks are waterlogged.
Best Time to Visit Kuakata National Park#
Best visited November-February for comfortable weather and reliable access; avoid the monsoon for beach and track conditions.
Weather & Climate near Kuakata National Park#
Kuakata National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2600 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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April
April is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (524 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (604 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (500 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (345 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.