MARSHALL ISLANDS TRAVEL GUIDE
The Marshall Islands are some of the most pristine islands in the Pacific -if you're willing to overlook the fact that the US military has conducted 23 nuclear tests on one of them. But the rest of the islands are as beautiful as ever and it is safe to go there. The Marshall Islands take up an enormous amount of space for a country of people numbering less than 60,000 and one which actually has very little land.
Full of gorgeous beaches, diving spots, WWII ruins, lagoons and underwater life the Marshall Islands are guaranteed to blow your mind away. Add to that extremely friendly people, and your perfect holiday is made.
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MARSHALL ISLANDS QUICK FACTS
- Capital: Majuro
- Currency: US dollar ($, USD)
- Area: 181.3 km²
- Population: 58 413 (2018)
- Language: English, two major Marshallese dialects from the Malayo-Polynesian family, Japanese
- Religion:Christian (mostly Protestant)
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MARSHALL ISLANDS PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
- 1 March, Nuclear Victims and Survivors Remembrance Day
- 1 May, Constitution Day
- 1st Friday in July, Fishermen’s Day
- 1st Friday in September, Labor Day
- Last Friday in September, Culture Day (Manit Day)
- 17 November, Presidents’ Day
- 1st Friday in December, Gospel Day
Also, Good Friday.
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MARSHALL ISLANDS WEATHER SYNOPSIS
The Republic of the Marshall Islands has a warm, tropical climate year-round, with average temperatures around 27°C and annual precipitation of approximately 3500 millimetres (mm). Two seasons are recognised: a wet season that occurs between May and November and a drier season between December and April. Climate in this part of the Pacific is governed by a number of factors, including the trade winds and the movement of the South Pacific Convergence Zone (SPCZ), a zone of low-pressure rainfall that migrates across the Pacific south of the equator. Year to year variability in climate is also strongly influenced by the El Niño conditions in the southeast Pacific, which bring drought conditions to the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
MARSHALL ISLANDS TOURIST SEASONS
Most destinations have different times of the year when they’re more or less popular with tourists.
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SPORT & ACTIVITIES
SNOW SPORT IN MARSHALL ISLANDS
HIKING & CYCLING IN MARSHALL ISLANDS
The best time for outdoor activities in the Marshall Islands is during the drier months of December to April as it can be very rainy from May to November.
BEACH OPTIONS IN MARSHALL ISLANDS
While the temperature is always good in the Marshall Islands, the best time for relaxing on the beaches is during the dry season. It can be very rainy from May to November.
SURFING IN MARSHALL ISLANDS
The surf in the Marshall Islands is predominantly right handers and is pretty good. Surf ranges from nice gentleman waves to smokin barrels with the North West to North East swells bring the best waves between mid-October to mid-April.
KITESURF IN MARSHALL ISLANDS
The Marshall Islands might be remote, but that means that once you're there, you won't have to share the perfect kiting conditions with many others! There are excellent wave riding and flat water conditions from November to April.
For more details on kite surfing in Marshall Islands expand this section!
HEALTH RISKS IN MARSHALL ISLANDS
Be aware of possible health risks in
Marshall Islands
Yellow fever - The yellow fever virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and South America. The virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. There is no medicine to treat or cure an infection. To prevent getting sick from yellow fever, use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and get vaccinated.
Zika Virus - Zika is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes bite during the day and night. Zika can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects. There is no vaccine or medicine for Zika.
Malaria - Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which feeds on humans. People who get malaria are typically very sick with high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness. Although malaria can be a deadly disease, illness and death from malaria can usually be prevented.
Dengue - Dengue is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. These mosquitoes bite during the day and night. About one in four people infected with dengue will get sick. For people who get sick with dengue, symptoms can be mild or severe.
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