Diglipur in June
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
June at Diglipur is the islands at their most isolated. The southwest monsoon delivers 480-540mm of rain across the month - the heaviest at any inhabited Andaman point. Saddle Peak trail closes by Forest Department order; the path becomes a stream and leeches make it miserable. Ross & Smith dinghy crossings stop entirely as the strait is too rough. The ferry from Port Blair to Aerial Bay cancels on most days; even when it runs, the 8-10 hour open-deck crossing in monsoon is genuinely unpleasant. NH-223 has 4-5 chronic landslide and washout points; entire stretches close for 24-48 hours at a time. Diglipur township operates on backup generators.
Why June scores 2.0/10
Weather
Monsoon. 500mm+ rain. Saddle Peak trail closed, Ross & Smith dinghy off, NH-223 washes out.
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗All trekkers and island explorers
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. |
| Juneviewing | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 500mm+ rain. Saddle Peak trail closed, Ross & Smith dinghy off, NH-223 washes out. |
| July | 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 June
June shuts Diglipur completely. Trail closed, dinghy off, road washes out, ferry cancellations near total. Even the township gets cut off for stretches. Cannot recommend. Wait until November.
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