Diglipur in July
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
July at Diglipur is the wettest month at the Andamans' wettest inhabited point. Rainfall touches 530-580mm, the southwest monsoon is at full strength, and the township is repeatedly cut off as NH-223 closes for landslides and washouts. The Saddle Peak trail is shut by the Forest Department. Ross & Smith dinghy services are suspended for the season. The ferry from Port Blair runs perhaps once every ten days. Power cuts run 6-8 hours daily; satellite phone is the only reliable contact for emergencies. Mobile network is non-existent beyond the township and unreliable even there. The medical evacuation logistics alone make July inadvisable.
Why July scores 2.0/10
Weather
Peak monsoon. 550mm rain. Township routinely cut off. All headline activities shut. Skip.
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗All visitors
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak turtle nesting at Kalipur. 22-28C, dry. Saddle Peak trekkable. Ross & Smith ferry running. |
| February | 10.0/10 | Peak conditions. 22-29C, lowest rainfall. Turtle nesting tail end. Saddle Peak ideal. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Late peak. 24-30C. Saddle Peak still walkable in mornings. Ferries from Port Blair on schedule. |
| April | 6.0/10 | Hot 28-32C. Saddle Peak only feasible 5-9am. Ross & Smith still running. Heat is the constraint. |
| May | 6.0/10 | Hot 28-33C. First half holds; squalls after the 18th cancel ferries. Saddle Peak only at dawn. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 500mm+ rain. Saddle Peak trail closed, Ross & Smith dinghy off, NH-223 washes out. |
| Julyviewing | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 550mm rain. Township routinely cut off. All headline activities shut. Skip. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 460mm rain. Trail closed, dinghy off, road broken. Skip entirely. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Late monsoon. 320mm rain. Trail still closed. Road repairs ongoing. Ferry resumes mid-month. |
| October | 6.0/10 | Recovery. 180mm rain. Trail reopens late month, dinghy resumes early Oct. Road still patchy. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Trail open, dinghy running, ferry on schedule. Turtle nesting starts late month. 70mm rain. |
| December | 10.0/10 | Peak. 21-28C, dry. Olive ridley nesting at full intensity. Saddle Peak ideal. Ross & Smith glass-calm. |
How to reach Diglipur
Airport
Veer Savarkar International, Port Blair (IXZ) + 8-10hr ferry or 6hr road
Rail
N/A
Access in July
July is the worst month at Diglipur. Trail closed, dinghy off, road impassable for days, ferry cancellations near total. The town gets cut off. Reschedule to November-February.
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