Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) in December
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Go in December—peak season means calm seas, 28°C water, and optimal visibility for diving; book accommodation two months ahead as slots fill fast.
Peak crowds
December is one of Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep)'s busiest months. The score rates conditions — weather, access, value — not how many people you'll share them with. Island beach and diving peak Dec–Apr when sea conditions are best and weather is stable; monsoon closes water sports.
December on Havelock is the version that drives the brochures. Underwater visibility at Cinque Island and Johnny's Gorge holds 28-30m through the month. Air 23-29C, water 28C, humidity 70 percent. Manta ray sightings around Inglis pick up in the second fortnight. Ferries from Port Blair run their maximum frequency but seats are fully booked 30 days out, longer for the December 20-31 window. Radhanagar resorts hit annual peak rates - rooms that go for 4,500 rupees in October sell at 9,000-12,000. The two ATMs cannot feed weekend demand; carry minimum 20,000 rupees from Port Blair. The first 18 days offer the same conditions as Christmas week at 35-40 percent lower prices.
Why December scores 10.0/10
Weather
Peak. 23-29C, vis 28-30m. Christmas-NY 50% premium. Book Radhanagar resorts 45 days out.
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What to do in Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) this December
- 1premium diving at peak visibility
- 2Radhanagar Beach (TIME's Asia's best beach)
- 3snorkeling
- 4Elephant Beach water sports
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓peak-season holiday travellers
- ✓diving enthusiasts
- ✓beach lovers
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. |
| April | 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. |
| Decemberviewing | 10.0/10 | Peak. 23-29C, vis 28-30m. Christmas-NY 50% premium. Book Radhanagar resorts 45 days out. |
What to pack for December
- ▸diving certifications
- ▸premium reef-safe sunscreen
- ▸underwater camera
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