SeasonMapChittagong weather in May
Bangladesh
May in Chittagong: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 16 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Chittagong · #1245 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Chittagong climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 88°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 87°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 182 mm / 7.2 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 78 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Chittagong in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Chittagong's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
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What's on in Chittagong in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Pre-monsoon cyclone season
1 Apr – 15 Jun · usuallyThe first of the year's two storm windows, and the one that has done the most damage here. Warnings run on a numbered signal system, the port shuts when it climbs, and coastal roads close before landfall. Source ↗
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Chittagong in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Chittagong?
- May in Chittagong: hot, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 16 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Chittagong on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Chittagong in May?
- In May, Chittagong averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 182 mm of rain over roughly 15.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Chittagong in May?
- Chittagong has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 78 in May.