Long Island in October
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Seas remain choppy post-monsoon, limiting boat access to outlying islands
Long Island in October is the slow re-open. Rainfall drops to 150-200mm, mostly in the first week. The directorate of shipping ferry from Yerrata jetty returns to 2 weekly sailings from October 5-7. Both homestays - Pristine Beach Resort and Blue Planet Backpackers - reopen between October 5 and October 12 once staff travel back from mainland breaks. The Lalaji Bay dinghy hop restarts at full schedule by October 10. Underwater visibility at the reef-break recovers from 12 to 22 metres through the month. The last 3 weeks of October work cleanly. Rates run 1,200-1,800 rupees per night - around 30 percent below December peak. BSNL signal at the jetty unchanged.
Why October scores 6.0/10
Weather
Recovery. 180mm rain. Ferry 2 weekly. Homestays reopen Oct 5-12. Last 3 weeks workable.
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗Those seeking stable boat access
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. |
| 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. |
| Octoberviewing | 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. |
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