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Ramree Island

Island

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 essentials

Country: Myanmar
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Kyat (K)
Language: Burmese

Ramree Island at a Glance

About Ramree Island

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.
When to Go

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.

Dry season
November - April · approx. 24-32°C
Drier, sunnier weather ideal for beaches, boat trips and reliable local travel connections.
Monsoon season
May - October · approx. 24-30°C
Heavy rainfall, higher humidity and rougher seas-boat services and travel can be disrupted.

Weather & Climate near Ramree Island

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 84 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 15° - 28° 21° 2 mm mostly sunny 64% 1.4 m/s 1.5 very high 11.0h
February Ideal 16° - 30° 23° 2 mm clear 64% 1.4 m/s 1.9 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 20° - 32° 26° 6 mm mostly sunny 69% 1.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
April Excellent 24° - 34° 33° 26 mm some cloud 72% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.5h
May Acceptable 25° - 33° 34° 336 mm overcast 77% 2.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.9h
June Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 971 mm overcast 83% 2.1 m/s 1.6 very high 13.2h
July Good 24° - 30° 30° 1095 mm overcast 86% 2.1 m/s 1.6 very high 13.1h
August Good 24° - 30° 30° 900 mm overcast 86% 1.8 m/s 1.7 very high 12.7h
September Acceptable 23° - 31° 30° 509 mm overcast 84% 1.3 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
October Good 24° - 32° 31° 226 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.0 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
November Excellent 21° - 30° 26° 84 mm mostly sunny 71% 1.3 m/s 1.6 very high 11.1h
December Ideal 17° - 28° 23° 14 mm mostly sunny 67% 1.3 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h