Chittagong
City in Bangladesh
Chittagong is a city in Bangladesh with a population of about 3.2 million. Located 214 kilometers from the capital, Dhaka, it serves as a major hub where visitors explore sites such as Foy's Lake, the Karnaphuli river, and the Chittagong War Cemetery.
What to see
The city features several points of interest. Nature and water-based sites include Foy's Lake and the Karnaphuli river. For historical sites, the Chittagong War Cemetery is available for visitors. Other locations in the city include the AnderKilla Shahi Jame Mosque, the Central Railway Building, the Chatteshwari Temple, the Shah Amanat Bridge, the Shrine of Bayazid Bostami, and the Zia Memorial Museum. Coastal areas such as Patenga Sea Beach and naval sites like BNS Issa Khan are also present.
When to go
The driest and coolest months are December and January, with highs of 24 °C and minimal rainfall. February also remains relatively dry with highs of 26 °C. Temperatures rise toward 30 °C by April and May. The wet season begins in May and peaks from June through August, with July seeing the heaviest rainfall at 782 mm over 30 days. Travelers preferring drier weather should plan their visit between November and February.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Shah Amanat International Airport, located 10 kilometers from the city.
Top sights in Chittagong
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is July, with about 782 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 7 | 24 | 73 | 152 | 360 | 639 | 782 | 552 | 322 | 231 | 56 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 5 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Chittagong (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque
- BNS Issa Khan
- Central Railway Building
- Chatteshwari Temple
- Patenga Sea Beach
- Shah Amanat Bridge
- Shrine of Bayazid Bostami
- Zia Memorial Museum