The Andaman Islands
Beaches rated among the best in Asia with barely another footprint on the sand, a coral reef close enough to snorkel straight from shore, and a former British penal colony now a quiet museum rather than the ordeal it once was.
The best time to visit The Andaman Islands is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (88°F). Local time there is 22:40 (UTC+5:30).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 29°C · rain 28mm · 11.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Port Blair, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C84°F | 28mm1.1in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| February | 30°C85°F | 41mm1.6in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| March | 31°C88°F | 39mm1.5in | 12.0h12.0h | in the recommended window |
| April | 32°C89°F | 81mm3.2in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| May | 30°C86°F | 263mm10.4in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| June | 29°C85°F | 279mm11.0in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| July | 29°C84°F | 307mm12.1in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| August | 29°C84°F | 291mm11.5in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| September | 28°C83°F | 411mm16.2in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 29°C83°F | 350mm13.8in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| November | 29°C84°F | 189mm7.4in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| December | 29°C83°F | 88mm3.5in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Language
- Hindi, English
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit The Andaman Islands?
The best time to visit The Andaman Islands is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 31°C (88°F).
How warm does The Andaman Islands get?
Typical daytime highs in The Andaman Islands are Mar–May 31°C (88°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (84°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (83°F), Dec–Feb 29°C (84°F).
Is The Andaman Islands expensive?
On the ground, The Andaman Islands is middling.
What sort of trip is The Andaman Islands good for?
The Andaman Islands is good for beach and sun holidays, relaxing holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is The Andaman Islands?
The wettest month in The Andaman Islands is September at 411mm (16.2in), the driest January at 28mm (1.1in), with a monthly average of 197mm (7.8in).
What plug do I need for The Andaman Islands?
The Andaman Islands uses type C, D, G sockets at 230 V.
