The driest, most popular month: cool evenings, busy holiday weekends, and why booking early matters.
December is the month most people picture when they think of a Saint Martin trip: dry, sunny days and cool nights. It's also one of the busiest, so a little planning goes a long way.
The weather
Long-term averages for Cox's Bazar give around 28 °C by day and 17 °C at night, and about 12 mm of rain, usually on a single day. Pack a light jacket or shawl for the evenings, especially if you're sleeping in a tent.
The busy dates
- 16 December, Victory Day: a public holiday, so the weekend around it fills up fast.
- 25 December: Christmas is a public holiday too, and many families travel at the end of the year.
- New Year's Eve: a popular night for groups of friends.
This season the government allows an average of 3,500 visitors a day, so ship tickets for holiday weekends can go quickly. Book them first.
Booking El Marena for December
For a holiday weekend, message us early. If you can go midweek, Sunday to Thursday is half our regular price:
- Duplex cottage, up to 4: ৳4,000 Sunday to Thursday, ৳6,000 Friday and Saturday.
- Single cottage, up to 2: ৳2,000 Sunday to Thursday, ৳3,000 Friday and Saturday.
- Tent for 2: ৳1,000 Sunday to Thursday, ৳1,500 Friday and Saturday.
Prices are for the whole cottage or tent, not per person. Once you have your ship tickets, message us your dates on WhatsApp and we'll tell you what's free.
Cool December evenings suit a candlelight dinner on the beach, and our food menu has the prices.
