Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) in March
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Go in March—peak season with calm seas, excellent diving visibility, and warm but not oppressive heat; book accommodation early as it fills quickly.
Peak crowds
March is one of Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)'s busiest months. The score rates conditions — weather, access, value — not how many people you'll share them with. Island tourism peaks Dec–Mar when monsoon ends and seas are calm; Jun–Sep monsoon brings rough seas and minimal visitors.
March in Port Blair is the month rates start sliding while conditions are still solid. Daytime 26-32C with humidity creeping toward 75 percent by month-end - heat starts to register but the rains are still six weeks out. Ferries to Havelock and Neil run their full winter timetable. North Bay glass-bottom boat tours and Ross Island day-trips are uninterrupted. Hotels in the 3,500-6,000 rupee bracket discount 25-30 percent versus February. The trade-off: school holidays in some states bring a mid-March bump for 7-10 days. A weekday arrival lands cleaner queues at Cellular Jail and the Anthropological Museum.
Why March scores 8.0/10
Weather
Last clean month before pre-monsoon humidity. 25-32C. Ferries on time, prices off-peak.
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What to do in Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) this March
- 1Island-hop ferry circuits to Havelock and Neil Island
- 2Snorkel at Kala Pathar Beach
- 3Visit Samudrika Marine Museum for marine life context
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Budget travellers seeking discounts
- ✓First-time island visitors
- ✓Photographers wanting clear water and light
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak archipelago season. 22-29C, dry, ferries reliable. Cellular Jail show seats book out. |
| February | 10.0/10 | Driest month. 23-30C, ferry timetables hold. Indian-tourist load eases mid-month. |
| Marchviewing | 8.0/10 | Last clean month before pre-monsoon humidity. 25-32C. Ferries on time, prices off-peak. |
| April | 8.0/10 | Hot and humid 27-33C but still pre-monsoon. Ferries and dive trips running normally. |
| May | 8.0/10 | Pre-monsoon. 27-33C. First half clean, last week often sees first squalls. Ferries on schedule. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Southwest monsoon full strength. 400-500mm rainfall, ferry cancellations, rough seas. Avoid. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 450-500mm rainfall. Ferry network broken. Do not plan an Andaman trip in July. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 400-450mm rain. Ferries unreliable, dive operators closed. Skip. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Recovery month. Rainfall easing to 250-300mm. Ferries returning by mid-month. Still patchy. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Season opens. 100-150mm rainfall mostly first week. 24-31C. Ferries fully restored by mid-month. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Peak builds. 50-80mm rainfall, 23-30C. NE monsoon residual but ferries reliable. Diwali rush. |
| December | 10.0/10 | Peak season. 23-29C, dry, dive vis 28-30m. Christmas-NY 50% premium and ferries sold out. |
What to pack for March
- ▸Cotton breathable clothing
- ▸Broad-brimmed hat or cap
- ▸Reef shoes or water shoes
- ▸Sunglasses with UV protection
- ▸Hydration salts or electrolyte powder
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