Long Island in July
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Long Island in July is the trip impossible. Rainfall on the island hits 510-560mm, the directorate of shipping ferry from Yerrata jetty is suspended for stretches as the 2-hour crossing becomes unsafe through 2-4 metre swell. Both homestays remain shut for the season. The Lalaji Bay dinghy hop is off the water. Underwater visibility at the reef-break collapses to under 3 metres as monsoon runoff carries silt across the eastern Middle Andaman. There is no fallback accommodation on the island and no functioning visitor infrastructure. Mobile network beyond the jetty is non-existent. The medical evacuation logistics in July make a clear-day visit risky.
Why July scores 2.0/10
Weather
Peak monsoon. Ferry suspended. Both homestays shut. Skip.
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗All travelers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak. 23-29C, sea glass-flat. Yerrata ferry 3-4 weekly. Lalaji Bay reef-break clean. Two homestays open. |
| February | 10.0/10 | Driest, calmest. 23-30C. Ferry on schedule. Lalaji Bay snorkeling at year-best visibility 25-30m. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Late peak. 25-31C. Ferry on schedule, Lalaji Bay clean, homestay rates 25% off Feb. |
| April | 6.0/10 | Hot 27-32C. Yerrata ferry on schedule. Lalaji Bay clean. Heat is the planning constraint. |
| May | 4.0/10 | Pre-monsoon. First 18 days workable. Ferry cuts to 2 weekly. Squalls cancel after May 20. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. Ferry from Yerrata cancels routinely. Both homestays shut. Lalaji Bay dinghy off. Skip. |
| Julyviewing | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. Ferry suspended. Both homestays shut. Skip. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 460mm rain. Ferry off, homestays shut, Lalaji Bay inaccessible. Skip. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Late monsoon. 320mm rain. Ferry resumes mid-month. Homestays still shut until October. |
| October | 6.0/10 | Recovery. 180mm rain. Ferry 2 weekly. Homestays reopen Oct 5-12. Last 3 weeks workable. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Properly open. 70mm rain, 24-30C. Ferry 3 weekly, Lalaji Bay reef clean, homestays at 1,500-2,200. |
| December | 10.0/10 | Peak. 23-29C, sea glass-flat. Lalaji Bay reef visibility 30m. Christmas-NY 35% premium, 2-week lead. |
How to reach Long Island
Airport
Veer Savarkar International, Port Blair (IXZ) + 6hr ferry via Rangat
Rail
N/A
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