Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) in January
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Go in January — peak season delivers calm seas for island hopping, clear skies for Cellular Jail visits, and the Island Tourism Festival, though expect crowds and premium prices.
Peak crowds
January is one of Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram)'s busiest months. The score rates conditions — weather, access, value — not how many people you'll share them with. Island tourism peaks Dec–Mar when monsoon ends and seas are calm; Jun–Sep monsoon brings rough seas and minimal visitors.
Port Blair in January is the version every traveler hopes the Andamans will be. Daytime sits at 24-29C, nights drop to 22C, humidity manageable. The Cellular Jail light-and-sound show runs both 6pm and 7:15pm slots Tuesday to Sunday - book the same morning at the gate, the 6pm Hindi show fills first. Government and private ferries (Makruzz, ITT Majestic) leave Phoenix Bay 6am-2pm; reserve 3-4 days ahead during this peak. ATMs and 4G all work. Aberdeen Bazaar fish market opens 6am - Havelock-bound divers should pick up cash buffer here beyond what island ATMs can produce.
Why January scores 10.0/10
Weather
Peak archipelago season. 22-29C, dry, ferries reliable. Cellular Jail show seats book out.
पीक अलर्ट · JANUARY
Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) January में सबसे अच्छा होता है।
इसे अपनी सूची में सहेजें — हम January के पीक से पहले आपकी मदद करेंगे।
What to do in Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) this January
- 1Tour Cellular Jail and independence history exhibits
- 2Dive off Corbyn's Cove beach or North Bay islands
- 3Day-trip to Havelock Island for reef snorkelling
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Island explorers keen on ferry hops
- ✓History enthusiasts wanting the Cellular Jail
- ✓Water sports divers seeking calm seas
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 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. |
| October | 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 January
- ▸Light cotton shirts and shorts
- ▸Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- ▸Snorkelling gear or rental plan
- ▸Quick-dry towel
- ▸Prescription diving certificate if diving
Nearby in Andaman & Nicobar Islands scoring high in January
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