Manpura Island

Islands

Island in the Meghna estuary of Bangladesh noted for fishing communities, riverine beaches and seasonal boat transport; visited by those studying coastal life and birdlife.

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Manpura Island essentials

Country: Bangladesh
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Taka (৳)
Language: Bengali
Emergency: 865513

Manpura Island at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Manpura Island

November-February is generally the best time to visit, avoiding the monsoon and peak cyclone season.

Cool season
November-February · 20-30°C
More comfortable temperatures and lower risk of cyclonic weather.
Pre‑monsoon
March-May · 25-34°C
Hotter and increasingly humid; sea conditions can be choppier.

Weather & Climate near Manpura Island

Climate

Tropical climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2966 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 144 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 14° - 25° 20° 7 mm mostly sunny 71% 1.1 m/s 1.0 moderate 10.8h
February Ideal 16° - 28° 22° 24 mm mostly sunny 67% 1.6 m/s 1.4 high 11.3h
March Excellent 21° - 31° 26° 45 mm some cloud 69% 2.3 m/s 1.7 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 24° - 32° 32° 120 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.7 m/s 1.9 very high 12.6h
May Acceptable 25° - 32° 34° 274 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.8 m/s 1.9 very high 13.1h
June Acceptable 26° - 31° 35° 603 mm overcast 87% 3.0 m/s 1.7 very high 13.4h
July Acceptable 26° - 30° 34° 698 mm overcast 89% 3.1 m/s 1.8 very high 13.2h
August Acceptable 26° - 30° 34° 570 mm overcast 88% 2.9 m/s 1.9 very high 12.8h
September Acceptable 26° - 31° 34° 357 mm overcast 86% 1.9 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
October Very Good 24° - 31° 31° 193 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.5 m/s 1.6 very high 11.5h
November Excellent 20° - 29° 25° 66 mm mostly sunny 75% 1.3 m/s 1.2 high 10.9h
December Ideal 15° - 26° 21° 9 mm mostly sunny 74% 1.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Manpura Island

Manpura is typically reached by boat from the mainland ports in Barisal Division, often from Bhola or from launch points near Barisal city. Travel times vary by type of boat and sea conditions. Verify schedules locally as services can be weather dependent.

Tips for Visiting Manpura Island

  • Check seasonal ferry schedules-access varies and can be limited outside the dry season.
  • Bring sun protection and waterproof bags; the island is exposed and services are minimal.
  • Engage local operators in advance for any inter‑island travel-boats sometimes run on informal schedules.