Best Time to Visit Andaman (2026)
October to February is the Andaman sweet spot — calm seas, on-time ferries, diving every day. March–May trades heat for deals and glassy water. June–September is monsoon: cheapest, wettest, and only for flexible travellers. Last verified September 2026.
Month by month
- October — Shoulder → Peak
Seas calming, operators reopening, good value. - November — Peak
Clear water, full schedules, book early. - December — Peak
Best weather, highest demand — plan 2–3 months ahead. - January — Peak
Cool evenings, perfect diving, peak prices. - February — Peak
Like January, slightly thinner crowds. - March — Shoulder
Hot but calm seas, great visibility, lower prices. - April — Shoulder
Hottest month; mornings on the beach, afternoons in the water. - May — Shoulder
Heat plus early pre-monsoon showers; deals begin. - June — Monsoon
Rains set in; ferries get rescheduled, scuba mostly shuts. - July — Monsoon
Wettest stretch; flexible itineraries only. - August — Monsoon
Rain eases slightly; cheapest stays of the year. - September — Monsoon tail
Last rains; seas still rough, prices still low.
Questions, answered
- Which months are best for Andaman?
October to February: calm seas, working ferries on schedule, scuba and sea walk running daily, and clear water at Havelock and Neil. December–January is peak — book stays 2–3 months ahead. - Can I visit Andaman in monsoon (June–September)?
Yes, and it is the cheapest season — but expect rain on roughly half the days, rough seas, frequent ferry rescheduling and most scuba operators shut. We plan monsoon trips around the weather, with flexible days built in. - Is March–May too hot for Andaman?
It is hot (30–33°C) but the sea is calm and visibility is excellent — great for diving and snorkelling, with shoulder-season prices. Carry sun protection and plan sightseeing early morning. - When is Andaman cheapest?
June–September (monsoon). Hotels drop 20–40% and our land-package rates stay flat year-round — the saving shows up in flights and upgrades.