Preparis Island
Small Bay of Bengal island off Myanmar coast
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.
Preparis at a Glance#
Address: Preparis Island (northern Bay of Bengal), Myanmar
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.
Best Time to Visit Preparis#
The dry season (November-April) is the practical window for attempted visits or charters due to calmer sea conditions.
Weather & Climate near Preparis#
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.
January
January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (256 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (541 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (540 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (549 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (643 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall.