Diglipur in May
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Ferry queues stretch longest when humidity peaks, making arrival taxing before you've even started
Diglipur in early May runs much like April with a sharp deadline. The first 18 days are functional - dawn Saddle Peak walks, mid-morning Ross & Smith dinghy crossings, ferry from Port Blair on its winter schedule. Daytime 28-33C, humidity 82 percent, mornings still walkable. From around May 20, the southwest monsoon advance arrives. Ferries to Aerial Bay start cancelling on rough-sea days. NH-223 has 4-5 stretches that wash out under heavy rain - getting back can take 12-18 hours instead of 8-9. Homestays at year-low rates (45 percent off peak) but availability is wide open because no one is here. The next clean Diglipur month is November.
Why May scores 6.0/10
Weather
Hot 28-33C. First half holds; squalls after the 18th cancel ferries. Saddle Peak only at dawn.
What to do in Diglipur this May
- 1Saddle Peak trek only at dawn (28–33°C)
- 2Island ferries on schedule first half
- 3Squall-watching for dramatic weather
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Ferry-dependent travelers with schedule flexibility
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Trekkers and heat-sensitive visitors
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak turtle nesting at Kalipur. 22-28C, dry. Saddle Peak trekkable. Ross & Smith ferry running. |
| February | 10.0/10 | Peak conditions. 22-29C, lowest rainfall. Turtle nesting tail end. Saddle Peak ideal. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Late peak. 24-30C. Saddle Peak still walkable in mornings. Ferries from Port Blair on schedule. |
| April | 6.0/10 | Hot 28-32C. Saddle Peak only feasible 5-9am. Ross & Smith still running. Heat is the constraint. |
| Mayviewing | 6.0/10 | Hot 28-33C. First half holds; squalls after the 18th cancel ferries. Saddle Peak only at dawn. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 500mm+ rain. Saddle Peak trail closed, Ross & Smith dinghy off, NH-223 washes out. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 550mm rain. Township routinely cut off. All headline activities shut. Skip. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 460mm rain. Trail closed, dinghy off, road broken. Skip entirely. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Late monsoon. 320mm rain. Trail still closed. Road repairs ongoing. Ferry resumes mid-month. |
| October | 6.0/10 | Recovery. 180mm rain. Trail reopens late month, dinghy resumes early Oct. Road still patchy. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Trail open, dinghy running, ferry on schedule. Turtle nesting starts late month. 70mm rain. |
| December | 10.0/10 | Peak. 21-28C, dry. Olive ridley nesting at full intensity. Saddle Peak ideal. Ross & Smith glass-calm. |
What to pack for May
- ▸Ultra-light clothing
- ▸High SPF sunscreen (70+)
- ▸Hat and sunglasses
- ▸Extra-large water bottle
- ▸Early-start only strategy
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