Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep) in August
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
August on Neil is July with marginally fewer wet days. Rainfall settles at 380-420mm, ferries from Port Blair and Havelock run perhaps three days a week, and all the headline activities (cycling, snorkeling, Natural Bridge) are unavailable. Most homestays are closed - both because of monsoon damage and because there is simply no demand. The handful that stay open offer monsoon discounts that are not really discounts because nothing is functional. Sitapur sunrise walks happen in driving rain; Lakshmanpur sunsets are obscured by storm cloud. Air 24-29C, humidity above 90 percent. The single ATM works inconsistently - mainland banking deliveries get held up by ferry cancellations.
Why August scores 2.0/10
Weather
Monsoon continues. 410mm rain. Most homestays closed. Ferry network broken. Skip.
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Most travellers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak. 24-29C, sea calm. Natural Bridge low tide windows daily. Cycle weather perfect. |
| February | 10.0/10 | Driest. 24-30C. Sitapur sunrise on glass-flat sea. Quieter post-Valentines. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Late peak. 26-31C. Snorkel vis 18-22m. Hotel rates 25% off January. Cycling pleasant pre-noon. |
| April | 8.0/10 | Hot 28-32C. Snorkel vis 18-20m. Sea calm, ferries on schedule. Off-peak with full operations. |
| May | 8.0/10 | Last clean window. 28-32C. First 18 days reliable. Late May squalls start. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 400mm rain. Ferries cancel. Beaches dangerous, snorkel impossible. Skip. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 480mm rain. Ferry network broken. Skip. |
| Augustviewing | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 410mm rain. Most homestays closed. Ferry network broken. Skip. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Late monsoon. 270mm rain. Homestays reopening last week. Ferries patchy. Snorkel vis 12m. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Season opens. 110mm rain mostly first week. Vis recovers 18-22m. Cycling weather returning. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Strong shoulder. 60mm rain, 23-30C. Diwali week busy, otherwise excellent. |
| December | 10.0/10 | Peak. 23-29C, sea calm, snorkel vis 25m. Christmas-NY 50% premium and homestays sold out. |
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