Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) in April
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Go in April—the 4/5 score reflects calm seas ideal for water sports, though book diving early as heat builds and visibility can drop by late month.
April is Havelock running at three-quarter speed for two-thirds the price. Daytime hits 28-33C, water sits at 29C, humidity climbs to 80 percent. Underwater visibility eases from 28m to 22-25m as plankton blooms start. Cinque Island and Johnny's Gorge dive trips run as scheduled. Ferries from Port Blair maintain peak-season frequency; sea state is calm through almost all of the month. Hotel rates drop 30-40 percent below January peak - the same 4,500 rupee Radhanagar room goes for 2,800. The trade-off is real - air conditioning becomes essential rather than optional, and afternoon humidity makes 90-minute dives genuinely sweaty before the giant stride.
Why April scores 8.0/10
Weather
Hot 28-33C, vis 22-25m. Ferries on schedule, hotel rates 35% off January. Off-peak with full operations.
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What to do in Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) this April
- 1diving at reduced rates
- 2snorkeling
- 3beach relaxation
- 4water sports
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓off-peak water sports lovers
- ✓budget-savvy divers
- ✓beach explorers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak diving. 24-29C, 30m vis, ferries reliable. Book stays 30 days out. |
| February | 10.0/10 | Driest month. 25-30C, vis 30m+. Quieter than Jan once school holidays end mid-month. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Late peak. 26-32C. Vis 25-28m. Ferry timetables hold. Hotel rates 25% below January. |
| Aprilviewing | 8.0/10 | Hot 28-33C, vis 22-25m. Ferries on schedule, hotel rates 35% off January. Off-peak with full operations. |
| May | 8.0/10 | Last clean month. 28-33C. Vis dropping to 18-22m. Ferries on schedule first 3 weeks. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 450mm rain, ferries cancelled often, dive shops closed. Do not plan a Havelock trip. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 500mm rain. Dive operators closed. Ferries cancel routinely. Skip entirely. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 420mm rain, dive shops still closed, ferries unreliable. Skip. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Late monsoon. 280mm rain. Dive shops reopen last week of month. Ferries patchy, vis 12-15m. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Season opens. 130mm rain mostly first week. Vis recovers 20-25m. Hotel rates 35% below December. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Strong shoulder. 60mm rain, 24-30C, vis 25m. Diwali week books out, otherwise great value. |
| December | 10.0/10 | Peak. 23-29C, vis 28-30m. Christmas-NY 50% premium. Book Radhanagar resorts 45 days out. |
What to pack for April
- ▸lightweight diving suit
- ▸sun protection hat
- ▸water bottle
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