Summer in Andaman (April to June)
Summer in Andaman is known to have steady humidity levels and temperatures between 28°C and 34°C during the daytime. The same drops by a few margins after dusk. During summer in Andaman, tourists enjoy a good time as this Indian archipelago has lush green tropical rainforest and mangrove creeks. The real icing to the cake is its shimmering blue beaches scattered from Havelock Island to Neil Island. Jolly Buoy Island is perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving and other watersports. From couples to family tourers, from backpackers to leisure travelers, everyone flocks to Andaman and Nicobar during summer to quench their thirst for a range of watersports at different islands and beaches.
However, expect a few rain showers during May on the Andaman holidays. The famous Corbyn’s Cove Beach in Port Blair becomes the festive playground to encourage beach activities like tug of war, beach volleyball, and more from the festival point of view. The Beach Festival of Andaman is held annually for 3 days by the Directorate of Tourism Andaman and Nicobar Administration.
Average temperature in Summer in Andaman: 25°C to 30°C
Things to do in Andaman in Summer:
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Walking on beach during evenings
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Indulging in relaxing spa treatments
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Savoring summer-special food and drinks at beachfront eateries
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Dining under the stars
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Swim to get a relief from heat
Monsoon in Andaman (July to September)
While May experiences a rainshower unexpectedly, the arrival of June till September is the peak monsoon season. Watersports are not operational at Andaman beaches and islands because of the rough and strong sea waves. The minimum and maximum temperature of Andaman and Nicobar Islands shoots upto 25°C and 32°C during the daytime and hovers a little during the night. Tourists can score good deals on the Andaman tour package in monsoon season on accommodation.
Moreover, you can replace the watersports at Andaman with sightseeing at Port Blair, the thriving capital of Andaman. Lastly, the monsoon in Andaman is when the lush green landscape triggers shutterbugs to capture migratory birds at Chidiya Tapu, a birdwatcher's paradise.
If you seek more reasons to visit Andaman in monsoon, the annual Monsoon Festival during June and July is invigorating for tourists who want to witness music performances, DJ spins, and nosh on food at various food stalls. The Directorate of Tourism in Andaman leaves no stone unturned to bridge the reason for traveling to Andaman in the monsoon. The same Monsoon Festival is held in ITF Ground in Port Blair, but the location is subject to change.
Average temperature in Monsoon in Andaman: 24°C to 29°C
Things to do in Andaman in Monsoon:
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Enjoy the sightseeing in Port Blair like Cellular Jail
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Take a ferry to attractions like the limestone caves, which remain open during the rains
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Visit the Samudrika Museum
Winter in Andaman (November to February)
Turquoise water reflects hues of blue with the contrast of white sand when you choose to holiday in Andaman during winters from November to February. It is the comprehensive dry season of Andaman, where the average minimum and maximum fluctuates between 22°C and 30°C during the daytime and a little drop during the night. Don’t expect a bone-chilling winter here since Andaman has a tropical climate.
Tourists can score a range of watersports at Andaman's popular islands and beaches during December, the best month to visit Andaman. In a nutshell, every tourist place to visit in Andaman and Nicobar is inviting, including Port Blair, Neil Island, Havelock Island, Ross Island and more! It goes without saying that unofficial winter marks the best time to go to Andaman.
But keep in mind that November to February marks the peak tourism season in Andaman, and hence, accommodation prices skyrockets, so it is suggested to book your stay in advance. Tourists can paint themselves into the festive fervor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in January for 7 days during winter. The tourism department organizes Subhash Mela and Vivekananda Mela annually to commemorate Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversaries at Neil Island, christened as Shaheed Dweep.
Average temperature in Winter in Andaman: 24°C to 30°C
Things to do in Andaman in Winter:
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Indulge in beach hopping
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Enjoy scuba diving
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Go on a Glass Boat Ride
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Experience a semi submarine
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Go snorkeling to see marne creatures
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Cruise Rides
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Explore Havelock Island
Climate of Andaman & Nicobar
|
Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
July |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Min (°C) |
23 |
23 |
23 |
25 |
25 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
|
Max (°C) |
29 |
30 |
32 |
33 |
31 |
30 |
29 |
29 |
29 |
30 |
30 |
29 |
|
Precipitation (In inches) |
1.4 |
0.8 |
0.4 |
2.8 |
13.6 |
17.9 |
15.7 |
16.7 |
15.9 |
11.6 |
10 |
6.1 |
