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Kuakata National Park

National Park

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 essentials

Address: Kuakata National Park, Patuakhali District, Bangladesh
Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Park entry free; certain activities paid locally
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When to Go

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.

Dry/cool season
November-February · 15-28°C
Pleasant temperatures and clearer skies - ideal for beach walks and wildlife watching.
Pre-monsoon/warmer
March-May · 25-33°C
Hotter days and early summer humidity; beaches are still accessible but more crowded.

Weather & Climate near Kuakata National Park

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 138 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 13° - 25° 19° 11 mm mostly sunny 64% 1.6 m/s 1.0 high 10.9h
February Ideal 17° - 28° 22° 28 mm mostly sunny 60% 1.6 m/s 1.4 high 11.3h
March Excellent 22° - 31° 26° 43 mm some cloud 64% 2.2 m/s 1.7 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 25° - 32° 32° 73 mm partly cloudy 73% 3.5 m/s 1.9 very high 12.5h
May Acceptable 26° - 33° 35° 207 mm overcast 80% 3.1 m/s 1.9 very high 13.0h
June Acceptable 26° - 31° 36° 524 mm overcast 87% 3.1 m/s 1.6 very high 13.3h
July Acceptable 26° - 30° 35° 604 mm overcast 89% 3.2 m/s 1.7 very high 13.2h
August Acceptable 26° - 30° 35° 500 mm overcast 89% 3.1 m/s 1.9 very high 12.7h
September Acceptable 26° - 31° 34° 345 mm overcast 88% 2.0 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
October Good 24° - 31° 31° 196 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.7 m/s 1.5 high 11.5h
November Excellent 20° - 29° 24° 57 mm mostly sunny 76% 1.4 m/s 1.2 high 11.0h
December Ideal 15° - 26° 20° 12 mm mostly sunny 72% 1.3 m/s 1.0 moderate 10.7h
Getting There & Around

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.