Sandwip Island Island

Populated Bangladeshi island in the Bay of Bengal

Off Chittagong in the Bay of Bengal, Sandwip is a populated island of fishing villages, mangrove edges and boat access; visits focus on rural coastal life and beaches.

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Sandwip Island at a Glance#

Admission: Free

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How to Get to Sandwip Island#

Ferries and local launches connect Sandwip to the mainland port of Chittagong (now Chattogram); journeys can take a few hours depending on vessel type and sea conditions. It’s advisable to confirm return timings and buy tickets locally.

Tips for Visiting Sandwip Island#

  • Plan transport in advance - vehicle ferries and launches run on schedules that vary by season and tide.
  • Bring insect repellent during monsoon season; the inland waterways and mangrove edges can be mosquito-heavy.
  • Look for the small Mujibnagar-era monuments and local markets where fresh fish is sold at dawn.

Best Time to Visit Sandwip Island#

Dry season (Nov-Mar) is the most reliable time for access and comfortable conditions.

Dry season
Nov-Mar · 20-30°C
Easier travel conditions, lower tides and clearer skies - best time to visit.
Monsoon
Jun-Sep · 25-32°C
High risk of tropical storms, heavy rains, and ferry cancellations; the island swells and channels change.

Weather & Climate near Sandwip Island#

Climate

Sandwip Island's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2933 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 137 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 13° - 26° 20° 8 mm mostly sunny 71% 1.3 m/s 1.3 high 10.8h
February Ideal 16° - 29° 22° 19 mm mostly sunny 67% 1.5 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
March Excellent 21° - 32° 26° 47 mm mostly sunny 69% 2.0 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 24° - 33° 32° 121 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.6h
May Acceptable 25° - 33° 34° 267 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.1h
June Acceptable 26° - 31° 34° 601 mm overcast 87% 2.8 m/s 1.9 very high 13.4h
July Good 25° - 30° 33° 714 mm overcast 89% 2.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.2h
August Acceptable 25° - 31° 33° 567 mm overcast 88% 2.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.8h
September Acceptable 25° - 31° 34° 325 mm overcast 86% 1.7 m/s 2.0 very high 12.2h
October Very Good 24° - 31° 31° 191 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.6 m/s 1.7 very high 11.5h
November Excellent 20° - 29° 24° 67 mm mostly sunny 75% 1.2 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h
December Ideal 15° - 27° 21° 6 mm mostly sunny 74% 1.1 m/s 1.2 high 10.7h