Fair
Kadmat Island in May
Lakshadweep, India
May at Kadmat: 28–32°C, warm seas but choppy pre-monsoon. Diving windows narrow, permits tight — shoulder, book early and expect cancellations.
Why May scores 3/5
Weather
May at Kadmat: 28–32°C, warm seas but choppy pre-monsoon. Diving windows narrow, permits tight — shoulder, book early and expect cancellations.
Roads & Access
self drive: N/A. public transport: Government boats. from nearest city: Agatti flight + boat 4hr. Or Kochi ship 16-20hr.. last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
rescue: Coast Guard 1554. helpline: Kadmat police. ambulance: None. nearest hospital: PHC Kadmat — basic. Evacuate to Kavaratti (3hr boat).
Network
JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. BSNL only. Limited.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Best water sports in Lakshadweep, Calm lagoon, Tourist huts comfortable
Elevation
2m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Swells increasing
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — best diving visibility, calm seas |
| February | 5/5 | Best month. All water sports open. |
| March | 5/5 | Excellent. Warm, clear. |
| April | 4/5 | Good. Slightly warmer. |
| Mayviewing | 3/5 | May at Kadmat: 28–32°C, warm seas but choppy pre-monsoon. Diving windows narrow, permits tight — shoulder, book early and expect cancellations. |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon starting. |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon |
| September | 1/5 | Monsoon retreating |
| October | 3/5 | October at Kadmat: 26–31°C, transition window. Diving and kayaking returning — shoulder, permits slow and seas still settling from monsoon. |
| November | 4/5 | November at Kadmat: 24–30°C, lagoon diving and kayaking workable, sandbank stable. Shoulder to peak Lakshadweep window — permits still needed, ferry schedules holding. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Kadmat: 24–30°C, lagoon water warm and clear for diving and kayaking. Lakshadweep permit required, boat transfers reliable this month. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Agatti flight + boat 4hr. Or Kochi ship 16-20hr.. Self-drive: N/A. Public transport: Government boats. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
2m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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