Henry Lawrence Island
Island Island in the Andaman archipelago, remote and wooded
Part of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, Henry Lawrence Island offers remote beaches and forested interiors; most visitors arrive via expedition vessels for wildlife observation and coastal walks.
How to Get to Henry Lawrence Island #
Access is by boat from larger Andaman islands such as Port Blair or Mayabunder. Public ferry schedules to smaller islands are seasonal and sometimes irregular-visitors commonly hire private boats from the main harbors. Check with the Andaman & Nicobar administration for any permit requirements.
Tips for Visiting Henry Lawrence Island #
- Permits may be required for overnight camping or trekking-check local Andaman & Nicobar administration rules.
- Boat schedules to smaller islands are often irregular; hiring a private boat from Mayabunder or Port Blair can be more reliable than waiting for public connections.
- Bring insect repellent and a headlamp: island paths can get dark and mosquitoes are present in the wet season.
Best Time to Visit Henry Lawrence Island #
The dry months from November to April are the most reliable for travel and sea conditions; many services reduce during the southwest monsoon.
Weather & Climate near Henry Lawrence Island #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (3099 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The driest month with just 17 mm.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (357 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (507 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (461 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (468 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (537 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (317 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (197 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.