Car NicobarCar Nicobar at a Glance
About Car Nicobar
Car Nicobar is an island in the Nicobar group of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is one of the northernmost islands in the Nicobar chain and is inhabited by local Nicobarese communities.
Beaches, coconut groves and village settlements form the main features of the island landscape, with limited tourist infrastructure compared with the Andaman Islands. The island is used for local fishing and subsistence activities and retains traditional cultural elements.
Car Nicobar has long been home to Nicobarese peoples and later came under British and then Indian administration with the rest of the archipelago. The island has experienced disruption from natural events such as earthquakes and tsunamis in the 21st century.
It lies in the northeastern Indian Ocean, north of Great Nicobar and to the south of the Andaman Islands, administratively part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands territory of India.
- Administration: Part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India and inhabited by Nicobarese communities with local village settlements.
Best Time to Visit Car Nicobar
Best time is the dry season (Jan-Apr) for reliable transport and clearer weather; permit requirements make planning essential.
Weather & Climate near Car Nicobar
Car Nicobar's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2533 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.5h |
| February | Excellent | 24° - 30° | 30° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.7h |
| March | Excellent | 24° - 31° | 31° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 25° - 32° | 33° | 94 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.9 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.2h |
| May | Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 315 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.4h |
| June | Good | 25° - 30° | 32° | 311 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.5h |
| July | Good | 25° - 30° | 30° | 243 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.5h |
| August | Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 265 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
| September | Good | 24° - 30° | 31° | 331 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 24° - 29° | 26° | 300 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.8h |
| November | Good | 24° - 29° | 27° | 282 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| December | Good | 24° - 29° | 27° | 200 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.5h |
How to Get to Car Nicobar
Car Nicobar is accessed primarily via Port Blair (Veer Savarkar International Airport) in the Andaman Islands. Limited government or civilian flights (and occasional naval/chartered sea connections) run between Port Blair and Car Nicobar; schedules are infrequent and subject to change. Foreign visitors must obtain a Protected Area Permit in advance from the Indian authorities.
Tips for Visiting Car Nicobar
- Entry to the Nicobar Islands is restricted: Indian nationals need Inner Line Permits and foreign nationals require a Protected Area Permit-obtain permits through the Ministry of Home Affairs or approved agents.
- Flights to Car Nicobar are infrequent and usually connect through Port Blair (Veer Savarkar International Airport); plan schedules carefully and allow for delays.
- Respect local customs and the indigenous communities. Many areas remain sensitive due to tribal protections and ecological fragility.