Ramree Island
Island Large Burmese island with mangroves and wartime history
Large island off Myanmar’s Rakhine coast with mangrove swamps and beaches; noted historically for a World War II battle and visited by those interested in coastal ecology.
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Ramree Island is a large island off the coast of Rakhine State in western Myanmar, featuring extensive mangrove areas, tidal creeks and low-lying coastal plains.
The island is sparsely developed with villages and agricultural land; its coastal wetlands support wildlife typical of mangrove ecosystems. Ramree is historically notable for combat during the Second World War when Allied forces captured the island in 1945.
The island lies off the Rakhine coast in the Bay of Bengal and is reached from mainland Rakhine by boat or local transport; the nearest larger coastal centres on the mainland are the points of departure for ferries and boats to the island.
- Landscape: The island is characterised by tidal creeks, mangrove swamps and rural villages rather than large-scale tourism infrastructure.
What to See #
- Ramree town: The main settlement on the island serves as the local administrative and market centre and is the usual arrival point for visitors by ferry or boat.
Best Time to Visit Ramree Island #
Best visited during the dry season (November-April) for dependable weather and safer, more comfortable travel around the island.
Weather & Climate near Ramree Island #
Ramree Island's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (4171 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (336 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (971 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (1095 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (900 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (509 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (226 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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