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Preparis

Island

Preparis Island sits in the Bay of Bengal off Myanmar and has been a nautical landmark for shipping. It receives occasional visits from passing vessels and shows up on navigation charts rather than busy tourist routes.

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In this guide

Preparis essentials

Address: Preparis Island (northern Bay of Bengal), Myanmar
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Preparis

The dry season (November-April) is the practical window for attempted visits or charters due to calmer sea conditions.

Dry season
November-April · 24-30°C
Calmer seas and clearer skies - the only sensible season for chartered visits.
Monsoon season
May-October · 24-30°C
Heavy rains, rough seas; not advisable for casual visits.

Weather & Climate near Preparis

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2963 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 68 Moderate
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 22° - 29° 25° 15 mm some cloud 73% 1.6 m/s 1.8 very high 11.3h
February Ideal 22° - 30° 26° 7 mm mostly sunny 72% 1.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.6h
March Ideal 24° - 30° 27° 5 mm mostly sunny 77% 1.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.9h
April Excellent 26° - 32° 34° 33 mm mostly sunny 78% 1.9 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.3h
May Acceptable 26° - 31° 34° 256 mm overcast 80% 2.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.7h
June Good 25° - 30° 31° 541 mm overcast 84% 2.9 m/s 1.8 very high 12.8h
July Good 25° - 29° 31° 540 mm overcast 85% 2.4 m/s 1.8 very high 12.8h
August Good 25° - 29° 31° 549 mm overcast 85% 2.5 m/s 1.9 very high 12.5h
September Good 25° - 29° 30° 643 mm overcast 84% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
October Good 25° - 30° 31° 200 mm overcast 81% 1.5 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
November Very Good 24° - 30° 30° 146 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.7 m/s 1.8 very high 11.3h
December Ideal 23° - 29° 26° 28 mm some cloud 73% 1.7 m/s 1.7 very high 11.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Preparis

Preparis is reached only by private charter vessel from Myanmar’s coast or from the Andaman region; there are no regular passenger services. Sea conditions should be carefully checked and local permissions obtained prior to travel.

Tips for Visiting Preparis

  • Charter or coordinate with trusted local operators; regular commercial services are rare.
  • Check maritime and weather notices - the Bay of Bengal can be unpredictable and shipping traffic frequent.
  • If landing is planned, secure permissions from Myanmar maritime authorities and local administrators in advance.