Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) in October
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
October in Port Blair is when the islands clearly turn the corner. Rainfall drops to 100-150mm, mostly in the first week, then most of the back half is dry. Air 24-30C, humidity 78-82 percent and falling. By October 15 the Directorate of Shipping Services is running its full Phoenix Bay timetable; by October 25 dive operators on Havelock are at full capacity. Bay of Bengal cyclone risk is real this month - one or two named systems typically form - but most miss the Andamans by skirting north toward Odisha. Hotel rates are still 30-40 percent below December peak. Cellular Jail evening shows resume their full schedule.
Why October scores 8.0/10
Weather
Season opens. 100-150mm rainfall mostly first week. 24-31C. Ferries fully restored by mid-month.
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What to do in Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) this October
- 1Ferry circuits recommence to outer islands
- 2Snorkelling at Jolly Buoy as waters clear
- 3Beach walks as rain decreases late month
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Season-opening explorers
- ✓Island-hoppers timing the reopening
- ✓Early Diwali escape planners
Who should think twice
- ✗Monsoon winds still cause unpredictable ferry delays to nearby islands early in the month.
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. |
| March | 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. |
| Octoberviewing | 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 October
- ▸Light waterproof jacket
- ▸Reef shoes
- ▸Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- ▸Quick-dry clothing
- ▸Flexible ferry booking mindset
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