Medhakachhapia National Park

National Park Bangladeshi national park in Chittagong, coastal forest reserve

In Chittagong Division, Medhakachhapia National Park preserves coastal forest and wildlife. Visitors come for forest trails, birdwatching and local scenery, accessed from nearby towns in southern Bangladesh.

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Medhakachhapia National Park
21.6877, 92.1560

How to Get to Medhakachhapia National Park #

The park is located in Chittagong Division. Visitors typically travel by road from nearby towns or regional centers; local transportation and directions are best obtained from regional authorities or local guides due to limited signage and infrastructure.

Tips for Visiting Medhakachhapia National Park #

  • If possible, time a visit to see the centuries-old chaka trees - they are the conservation priority of the park.
  • Coordinate with local forestry officials before visiting; some areas may be closed for protection or reforestation work.
  • The park is valuable for having relatively few visitors; plan logistics carefully as services nearby are limited.

Best Time to Visit Medhakachhapia National Park #

Best in the cooler months for comfortable walking; monsoon season can make access difficult in low-lying areas.

Cooler season
November-February · 18-26°C
More comfortable for walks and tree-spotting, with less insect activity.
Pre-monsoon
March-May · 25-32°C
Warmer; vegetation is lush but some tracks may be drier and dustier.

Weather & Climate near Medhakachhapia National Park #

Climate

Medhakachhapia 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 (3726 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 100 Moderate
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
1.0 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

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

March

March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

April

April is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (113 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (278 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 32°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

278 mm
Rainfall
2.4 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 (826 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

826 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.3h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (1011 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1011 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.2h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (756 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

756 mm
Rainfall
1.8 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 (360 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

360 mm
Rainfall
1.4 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 (218 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

218 mm
Rainfall
1.3 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 (101 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
0.9 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.

91 Ideal

Comfort

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

Weather

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

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