Best Time to Visit Port Blair

  • The best times to visit Port Blair are fall and winter (September to February)
  • Summer (March to May) in Port Blair is hot and humid.
  • The rainy season goes from mid-June to August. You can travel in May and June as it does not rain every day.
  • Peak tourist season is from December to January.
  • March and April are the hottest months in Port Blair.
  • Tropical cyclones are at peak in April to June and peaks just a little from October to December.

Port Blair Yearly Temperature
Yearly Temperature Graph of Port Blair
Port Blair Yearly Rainfall Graph
Yearly Rainfall Graph of Port Blair

Port Blair Weather in January:

  • Average high (ºC): 29
  • Average low (ºC): 21
  • Chance of Rain: 7%
  • Sunshine (Hrs.): 9

January in Port Blair is mostly cool and clear with less chance of rainfall. It is one of the best months to visit Port Blair and hence the island is swarmed by tourists at this time. January is a high-peak tourist season here and most hotels get prebooked months in advance. Peak surcharges are also added to everything from hotels and ferries to cabs so make sure to keep an eye on your budget.

Port Blair Festivals and Events in January:

  • 1st January: New Year. Popular spots include: Main Bazaar, Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex.
  • 15th January: Pongal. Popular spots include: Temples and streets in Austinabad are crowded for celebrations.
  • 26th January: Republic Day. Popular spots include: Flag post near Marina Park, Schools around the city.

 

Port Blair Weather in February:

  • Average high (ºC): 30
  • Average low (ºC): 21
  • Chance of Rain: 7%
  • Sunshine (Hrs.): 9

February is mostly clear and sunny for the whole month. The temperature and humidity start to increase, yet the weather is cool. The chances of rain are low. February is the last peak tourist season in Port Blair and very few hotels start to decrease their prices to attract more bookings.

Port Blair Festivals and Events in February:

  • 18th February: Mahashivratri. Popular spots include: Shiv Temple in Junglighat.

Port Blair Weather in March:

  • Average high (ºC): 31.5
  • Average low (ºC): 21
  • Chance of‌ Rain: 7%
  • Sunshine (Hrs.): 9

March beings with increasing heat as it marks the start of summer in Port Blair. Chances of rain are pretty low and the temperature is hot and humid. Peak tourist season ends at this time and pricing for hotels, cabs, and ferries return to normal for the coming months.

Port Blair Festivals and Events in March:

  • 10th March: Holi. People from all over the island gather near popular beaches like Corbyn’s Cove and Wandoor  to celebrate Holi. Beaches are crowded on this day.

Port Blair Weather in April:

  • Average high (ºC): 32
  • Average low (ºC): 24
  • Chance of Rain: 23%
  • Sunshine (Hrs.): 8

April is hot and humid throughout. Going out in the sun is hard and precipitation is high. Tourist attractions are not crowded at all and pricing for hotels and cabs is lowered further. You can expect huge discounts at this time. All water sports activities are fully functional and arguably much more fun during this month.

 

Port Blair Festivals and Events in April:

  • No notable festivals and events take place in Port Blair during April.

Port Blair Weather in May:

  • Average high (ºC): 31
  • Average low (ºC): 23
  • Chance of Rain: 57%
  • Sunshine (Hrs.): 5

Port Blair in May tends to be less hot and humid. The heat starts to fade away and monsoon starts its way. Light showers are common throughout the month, while heavy rain is rare. The beaches and other tourist destinations are less crowded. You can easily get good deals on accommodation and traveling is relatively cheaper.

Port Blair Festivals and Events in May:

  • 25th May: Ramzan. Popular spots include: Mosques around Port Blair, especially Aberdeen Bazaar.

Port Blair Weather in June:

  • Average high (ºC): 29
  • Average low (ºC): 23
  • Chance of Rain: 83%
  • Sunshine (Hrs.): 3

June marks the start of the proper monsoon in Port Blair. The temperature drops and heat dissipates which also means less precipitation. You can expect sudden heavy rains throughout June. Most of the tourist destinations have very little crowds. Hotels and resorts price is at its lowest and sudden ferry cancellations & reschedule are a bit common. Some water-sports centers start to close and Scuba Diving and Sea Walk is not preferred during this month due to low visibility.

Port Blair Festivals and Events in June:

No notable festivals and events take place in Port Blair during June.

Port Blair Weather in July:

  • Average high (ºC): 29
  • Average low (ºC): 23
  • Chance of Rain: 80%
  • Sunshine (Hrs.): 4

The whole month of July has heavy rainfall and the sun rarely shines at this time. The temperature remains the same due to humidity but it's not hot at all. The number of tourists visiting Port Blair this month is the lowest. Ferry cancellations and reschedule and common at this time. Delays in travel are very common due to cyclone alerts. Water sports centers are mostly closed due to the heavy water currents and low visibility. It's not recommended to visit Port Blair during this time.

Port Blair Festivals and Events in July:

  • 31st July. ‌Bakr Id. Popular spots include: Mosques around Port Blair, especially Aberdeen Bazaar and Phoenix Bay.

Andaman Weather in August:

  • Average high (ºC): 29
  • Average low (ºC): 22
  • Chance of Rain: 77%
  • Sunshine (Hrs.): 3

August marks the end of monsoon in Port Blair. The weather starts to clear up and you can get light showers here and there but it remains optimal for traveling. The tourist attractions are less crowded and water sports centers start to open up. Fewer crowds are there during this month.

Port Blair Festivals and Events in August:

  • 15th August. Indian Independence Day. Marches can be seen around Port Blair specially Aberdeen Bazaar. Popular Spots Include: Flag post near Marina Park.

 

Port Blair Weather in September:

  • Average high (ºC): 29
  • Average low (ºC): 21
  • Chance of Rain: 73%
  • Sunshine (Hrs.): 5

Monsoon is almost gone during September, yet the chances of rain still exist. Sun starts to shine and it's warm but not that hot. Tourist season tends to slowly begin this month, but no notable surcharges are added to hotel bookings and ferry tickets. Water Sports centers open up and the sea is much clearer making way for Scuba lovers. This month is considered a decent time to visit Port Blair, if not one of the best.

Port Blair Festivals and Events in September:

No notable festivals and events take place in Port Blair during September.

Andaman Weather in October:

  • Average high (ºC): 29
  • Average low (ºC): 21
  • Chance of Rain: 63%
  • Sunshine (Hrs.): 4

October is a bit hot but no notable changes in temperature are seen, making it optimal for traveling. It is one of the best months to visit Port Blair, hence it is marked as the beginning of proper tourist season. Water sports like speed boats and parasailing are opened as the sea is not aggressive. Most hotels start to get prebooked and some of them start to add surcharges. Flight ticket rates start to increase during this time. Tourist attractions start to get crowdy during this month.

Port Blair Festivals and Events in October:

  • 2nd October: Gandhi Jayanti. Popular spots include: Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex and flag post near Marina Park.
  • 25th October: Dussehra. Popular spots include: Aberdeen Bazaar in Port Blair.

Andaman Weather in November:

  • Average high (ºC): 29
  • Average low (ºC): 21
  • Chance of Rain: 43%
  • Sunshine (Hrs.): 6

November tends to be mostly cool yet a bit hot. However, it's still very comfortable to travel during this time. Hotels and ferries start to get prebooked months in advance, so be sure to make arrangements in advance. Almost all hotels and ferry charges are increase and flight tickets are much pricey. Sightseeing is notable enjoyable and ferry reschedules are rare.

Port Blair Festivals and Events in November:

No notable festivals and events take place in Port Blair during November.

Andaman Weather in December:

  • Average high (ºC): 29
  • Average low (ºC): 21
  • Chance of Rain: 27%
  • Sunshine (Hrs.): 8

December is marked as the best time to visit Port Blair as its mostly cool, especially during night time. It also marks the start of the high-peak tourist season in Andaman. Hotels and resorts along with ferry tickets are booked months in advance so make sure to prebook everything. Surcharges are added to almost everything. Tourist attractions are crowdy and the whole island is lively during this time.

 

Port Blair Festivals and Events in December:

  • 24th and 25th December: Christmas is celebrated throughout the island.

Peak Tourist Season:

The peak tourist season in Port Blair runs from 1st October to 31st March. During this time the hotels book out pretty fast and the attractions, including beaches and historical ones are crowded.

The high peak tourist season in Port Blair runs from 15th December to 16th January, during this time hotels are booked out and ferry tickets are sold out months in advance. All tourist destinations are crowded.

If you are planning your Andaman Trip on any of these months, its best to prebook everything atleast 2 months in advance before your arrival date.

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