Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) in October
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
October on Havelock is the season opener. Rainfall is 100-150mm, mostly in the first week, then stretches of dry weather. Air 24-30C, water 28-29C, humidity easing through 78 percent. By October 10 the major dive operators (Barefoot, Dive India, Ocean Tribe) are at full capacity with returning divemasters and freshly serviced kit. Underwater visibility recovers to 20-25m at Cinque Island and Pilot Reef. Ferries from Port Blair run their full peak timetable from October 15. The Bay of Bengal cyclone watch is real but most October systems track north toward Andhra Pradesh and Odisha rather than the Andamans. Hotel rates 30-40 percent below December peak.
Why October scores 8.0/10
Weather
Season opens. 130mm rain mostly first week. Vis recovers 20-25m. Hotel rates 35% below December.
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What to do in Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) this October
- 1diving (visibility recovering)
- 2snorkeling
- 3beach exploration
- 4island tourism infrastructure
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓early-season divers
- ✓snorkelers
- ✓budget travellers
Who should think twice
- ✗Water sports infrastructure still ramping up after monsoon closures.
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. |
| Octoberviewing | 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 October
- ▸diving gear
- ▸light sun protection
- ▸camera for coral recovery
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