The best time to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands is between October and May which constitutes summer and winter season in Andaman. This is the best season to visit Andaman as the weather is pleasant just perfect for sightseeing, water sports, and beach excursion. Monsoon season i.e from July to September is not a favorable time to plan a visit to Andaman as there is plenty of rain showers and you will not be able to enjoy water sports activities. Also, too much humidity in the atmosphere can cause an unpleasant feeling while sightseeing and beach exploration.

Monthly Weather Information in Andaman

April to June (24°c - 37°c): April to June is the preferred time to plan a visit to Andaman as the weather is quite pleasant for all sorts of activities. Weather in Andaman in May is favorable for water sports like paragliding, surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, and banana boat rides. Leisure time can be spent during this time having massages and enjoying sunbathing at the beaches.

July to September (22°c - 35°c): July to September is not a favorable time to visit Andaman as these months constitutes monsoon season in Andaman. The annual rainfall here during this time can exceed 300 meters which causes inconvenience in sightseeing. During this time, you will not be able to enjoy water sports activities too. There is too much humidity in the atmosphere during the monsoon months in Andaman. The only reason to visit Andaman during this time is to get heavy discounts on hotel bookings and other activities.

October to March (20°c - 30°c): October to March is the best time to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands as the weather is cool and pleasant. This time is the best for all the water sports activities such as scuba diving and snorkeling. Sunbathing, sightseeing and bird watching can be best enjoyed during this season. Andaman weather in December is quite cool and pleasant for all sorts of beach activities and romantic beach walks. This is also the peak tourist season in Andaman, so hotel rates can be higher as compared to other seasons.

Festival Celebration Time in Andaman

Island Tourism Festival: Celebrated every year during the time of December and January, Island Tourism Festival is one of the most celebrated festivals in Andaman. Exhibitions of handicrafts, dance performances, and other live events are performed during this festival in which locals from different tribes participate in large number along with tourists from different parts of the world.

Beach Festival: This is one of the most important festivals of Andaman and Nicobar Islands which is celebrated to promote beach activities among both the visitors as well as the local people. Fun-filled activities such as sand sculpture competition and fisherman dhingi race are held during this festival for the entertainment of the viewers. Many crafts works, water sports activities, seafood delectables form the part of this festival.