Long Island in March
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Go in March — dry weather and calm seas make snorkeling and kayaking ideal, though accommodation is basic and the island receives few visitors.
Peak crowds
March is one of Long Island's busiest months. The score rates conditions — weather, access, value — not how many people you'll share them with. Peak Nov–Mar for dry season; Jun–Sep monsoon keeps the island nearly empty.
Long Island in March holds February's sea state while the rates ease. Daytime 25-31C, humidity 78 percent, rainfall 35-50mm in evening squalls. The directorate of shipping ferry from Yerrata jetty runs 3 weekly slots reliably. Underwater visibility at the Lalaji Bay reef-break holds at 25-30 metres for the first three weeks; some haze comes in late month. The two homestays drop to 1,200-1,800 rupees per night as the Port Blair tourism load eases - bookings are 1 week lead time instead of 2-3. Daily life is the 30-minute dinghy hop to Lalaji Bay, snorkeling, beach walks. The route from Diglipur side via Aerial Bay is also active for travelers stitching the far north into the trip.
Why March scores 8.0/10
Weather
Late peak. 25-31C. Ferry on schedule, Lalaji Bay clean, homestay rates 25% off Feb.
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What to do in Long Island this March
- 1Lalaji Bay snorkeling and beach exploration
- 2Forest Rest House immersion
- 3Island settlement walks
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Late-season island explorers
- ✓Snorkelers
- ✓Digital-detox seekers
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Pre-monsoon swells begin affecting ferry schedules mid-month.
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. |
| Marchviewing | 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. |
| July | 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. |
What to pack for March
- ▸Snorkel gear
- ▸Water shoes
- ▸Hat and sunglasses
- ▸Waterproof bag
- ▸Lightweight jacket
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