Avoid
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) in September
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Monsoon retreating but still heavy rain. Seas calming down
Why September scores 1/5
Weather
Monsoon retreating but still heavy rain. Seas calming down
Roads & Access
self drive: Scooter rental ₹300-400/day. Car rental available.. road condition: Good within Port Blair city. public transport: Auto-rickshaws, local buses, ferry terminal for inter-island. from nearest city: Direct flights from Chennai (2hr), Kolkata (2hr), Delhi (via Chennai). 3-4 flights daily.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
rescue: Indian Coast Guard (03192-245530 / 1554). helpline: Tourist Helpline: 03192-232694. ambulance: 102 / 108. police station: Police Control Room (03192-234123 / 100). nearest hospital: GB Pant Hospital, Port Blair — only full hospital in Andaman (03192-232012)
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. All 3 operators work well in Port Blair city. 4G available.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Good infrastructure by island standards, Cellular Jail light show is educational, Samudrika Museum has marine life exhibits, Corbyn's Cove Beach is calm and shallow
Elevation
16m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
- ✗Risky — ferries still unreliable
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak season — clear skies, calm seas, Island Tourism Festival |
| February | 5/5 | Best weather — dry, 28-30°C, perfect for water sports |
| March | 5/5 | Still dry, slightly warming up. Great diving visibility |
| April | 4/5 | Getting hot (32°C+) but still good. Pre-monsoon showers start late April |
| May | 3/5 | Hot and humid. Early monsoon showers. Some water sports still open |
| June | 1/5 | Southwest monsoon hits hard. Heavy rain, rough seas |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon — 500mm+ rain, ferries cancelled, water sports closed |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon continues. Very heavy rain, rough seas |
| Septemberviewing | 1/5 | Monsoon retreating but still heavy rain. Seas calming down |
| October | 3/5 | Post-monsoon. Rain reduces. Green and lush. Fewer crowds |
| November | 4/5 | Season opening. Clear skies returning. Good deals before peak |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season begins. Perfect weather, Christmas carnival |
Practical Details
How to reach
Direct flights from Chennai (2hr), Kolkata (2hr), Delhi (via Chennai). 3-4 flights daily.. Roads: Good within Port Blair city. Self-drive: Scooter rental ₹300-400/day. Car rental available.. Public transport: Auto-rickshaws, local buses, ferry terminal for inter-island. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
16m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
Permits required
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