Is It Monsoon?
Andaman Islands, India JANUARY
27°
★★★
Peak season
23° to 30°
Dry & Sunny
Generally the driest stretch of the year, though rain can occasionally linger into the first half of the month.
☀️ Sunscreen🤿 Great diving conditions
27°
★★★
Peak season
23° to 31°
Peak Dry Season
The most reliably dry, sunny month of the year, ideal for beaches and diving.
☀️ Sunscreen🤿 Great diving conditions
28°
★★★
Shoulder season
23° to 32°
Heat Builds
Still dry, but the hottest stretch of the year is just ahead.
☀️ Sunscreen🥵 Heat building
29°
★★★
Shoulder season
25° to 33°
Hot & Humid
The hottest month of the year, and when the first cyclones of the season can occasionally form.
🥵 Heat protection🌀 Cyclone season begins
28°
★★★
Shoulder season
25° to 31°
Monsoon Approaches
Rain increases sharply as the southwest monsoon arrives.
☔ Umbrella handy🌊 Rougher seas
27°
★★★
Off-peak season
24° to 30°
Monsoon Breaks
Rain becomes a near-daily event, with overcast skies for long stretches.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌊 Rough seas
27°
★★★
Off-peak season
24° to 29°
Deep Monsoon
Among the cloudiest, wettest months of the year.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌊 Rough seas
27°
★★★
Off-peak season
24° to 29°
Peak Monsoon
The wettest month of the year, hot, humid, and heavily overcast.
☔ Heavy rain gear🌊 Rough seas
27°
★★★
Shoulder season
24° to 29°
Monsoon Lingers
Still very wet, though the heaviest rain has passed its peak.
☔ Umbrella handy🌊 Rough seas
27°
★★★
Shoulder season
24° to 30°
Rains Ease
Rain tapers off gradually, with more sunshine returning by the month's end.
☔ Umbrella handy🌤️ Improving
28°
★★★
Shoulder season
24° to 31°
Rains Fade
Rain continues to ease, though the tail end of cyclone season brings some added risk.
☔ Light rain jacket🌀 Slight cyclone risk
27°
★★★
Peak season
24° to 30°
Dry Season Returns
Rain becomes rare again, with calm seas and sunny days settling back in.
☀️ Sunscreen🤿 Diving conditions return
Drag through the year Jan
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Jan
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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Dec
This month
Rainfall
36 mm
3 rainy days this month
Sunshine
8.5 hrs/day
65% of daylight hours
Humidity
73%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
7 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
20 mm
2 rainy days this month
Sunshine
9.5 hrs/day
73% of daylight hours
Humidity
73%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
4 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
10 mm
1 rainy day this month
Sunshine
8.5 hrs/day
65% of daylight hours
Humidity
71%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
4 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
71 mm
4 rainy days this month
Sunshine
8 hrs/day
62% of daylight hours
Humidity
75%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
4 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
345 mm
19 rainy days this month
Sunshine
5 hrs/day
38% of daylight hours
Humidity
80%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
11 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
455 mm
23 rainy days this month
Sunshine
3 hrs/day
23% of daylight hours
Humidity
83%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
18 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
399 mm
22 rainy days this month
Sunshine
3.5 hrs/day
27% of daylight hours
Humidity
83%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
14 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
424 mm
23 rainy days this month
Sunshine
3.5 hrs/day
27% of daylight hours
Humidity
85%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
18 km/h
Noticeable breeze
Rainfall
404 mm
20 rainy days this month
Sunshine
4 hrs/day
31% of daylight hours
Humidity
84%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
14 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
295 mm
18 rainy days this month
Sunshine
5.5 hrs/day
42% of daylight hours
Humidity
82%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
11 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
254 mm
15 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
78%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
7 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
155 mm
6 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7.5 hrs/day
58% of daylight hours
Humidity
75%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
7 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Seasons at a glance
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Peak season: Jan, Feb, Dec
The Andamans' driest, most reliable stretch for a beach holiday, calm seas and plenty of sun. Rain can sometimes linger into the first half of January, and this window is also generally the calmest for cyclone risk.
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Shoulder season: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
This tier spans real variety. March and April are still dry but increasingly hot, and April also marks the start of cyclone season. May and November sit at the edges of the monsoon, still fairly wet. September and October are deep in the rains but starting to ease.
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Off-peak season: Jun, Jul, Aug
The heart of the southwest monsoon, when rain is heaviest and most frequent, skies stay overcast for long stretches, and the sea can turn rough.
Good to know
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Port Blair is the only way in
Veer Savarkar International Airport has direct flights from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru; there is no other practical way to reach the islands.
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Inter-island travel runs on ferries
Havelock and Neil Island are reached by government or private ferries from Port Blair, a journey of a couple of hours each way.
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Cyclone risk peaks twice a year
Storms form most easily between April and December, with one peak from late April to late May and a second from October to early December.
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Some of the best diving in India
The reefs around Havelock and Neil Island offer excellent snorkeling and diving, though visibility drops during the monsoon months.
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The Cellular Jail is a national memorial
This former colonial prison in Port Blair, once used to hold political prisoners, is now a memorial to India's independence movement, with an evening light and sound show.
Top attractions
1
Radhanagar Beach
Located on Havelock Island, this white-sand beach has been ranked among the best in Asia, known for its turquoise water and striking sunsets.
2
Cellular Jail
A former British colonial prison in Port Blair, now a national memorial to India's independence movement, with a nightly light and sound show telling its history.
3
Neil Island
A quieter, more laid-back island known for its natural rock formations and relaxed beaches like Bharatpur and Laxmanpur, a favorite for those seeking a slower pace.