What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Marshall Islands, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Travel advice levels
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
UK
United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Does not advise against travel
No numbered levels
Updated 19 March 2026
Latest change, in the source's words:Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Emergency numbers
From the section “Emergency services in the Marshall Islands” of the UK government's travel advice for Marshall Islands, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Ambulance: 625 4142
Police: 625 8666
Local laws and customs
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Marshall Islands, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Illegal drugs
There are severe penalties for all drug offences, including long prison sentences and heavy fines.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex relationships are legal in the Marshall Islands.
Your UK mobile phone will not work in the Marshall Islands. International roaming is not available. You can buy a Marshall Islands SIM card when you arrive.
Travelling with medicines
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Marshall Islands, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Marshall Islands, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
There is a risk of cyclones, floods and severe drought in the Marshall Islands, although they are rare.
Cyclone season is normally from November to April, but cyclones can happen throughout the year. Severe weather may cause flooding, landslides and disruption to essential services and infrastructure.
Monitor local and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organization and follow instructions issued by the local authorities.
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
Chargers and plugs
We have no plug or voltage data for Marshall Islands yet.
Clothes for the weather
Rainfall Average temperature
January
Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
25 °C (78 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
170 mm (6.7 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
February
Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
158 mm (6.2 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
March
Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
25 °C (78 °F)
Highs
30 °C (87 °F)
Rain
156 mm (6.1 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
April
Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
209 mm (8.2 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
May
Average
28 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
219 mm (8.6 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
June
Average
28 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
218 mm (8.6 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
July
Average
28 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (88 °F)
Rain
243 mm (9.6 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
August
Average
28 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (88 °F)
Rain
255 mm (10.0 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
September
Average
28 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (88 °F)
Rain
267 mm (10.5 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
October
Average
28 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (88 °F)
Rain
285 mm (11.2 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
November
Average
28 °C (83 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
31 °C (87 °F)
Rain
265 mm (10.4 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
December
Average
28 °C (82 °F)
Lows
26 °C (78 °F)
Highs
30 °C (86 °F)
Rain
227 mm (8.9 in)
Light, breathable clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.
Very wet month on average: waterproof jacket, quick-dry clothes and a dry bag.
National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).
Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Marshall Islands.
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