Kamorta IslandAbout Kamorta Island
Kamorta Island is one of the islands in the Nicobar group, administered as part of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is an inhabited island with settlements and local coastal landscapes.
The island is remote and visited mainly for local community contacts, village life, and marine/coastal environments rather than developed tourist infrastructure. Travel and access are limited and typically require permission and coordination through regional transport links.
Kamorta is one of the Nicobar Islands with a long history of habitation by Nicobarese people and has been part of the administrative arrangements of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands under Indian governance since the mid 20th century.
Kamorta sits in the eastern Bay of Bengal among the Nicobar group of islands, well to the south of the larger Andaman archipelago and isolated from mainland India by a long stretch of ocean.
- Administrative grouping: Part of the Nicobar Islands group within the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India.
- Population and environment: Inhabited island with local Nicobarese communities and coastal vegetation typical of the central Nicobars.
Best Time to Visit Kamorta Island
Best in the dry season (November-April) for reliable boat connections and calm waters.
Weather & Climate near Kamorta Island
Kamorta Island's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2676 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 127 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.6h |
| February | Excellent | 24° - 30° | 30° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.7h |
| March | Very Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 69 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 24° - 32° | 32° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.2h |
| May | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 306 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.4h |
| June | Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 319 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.5h |
| July | Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 278 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.0 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.4h |
| August | Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 265 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
| September | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 348 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 297 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.8h |
| November | Good | 24° - 29° | 26° | 270 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| December | Good | 24° - 29° | 27° | 244 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.5h |
How to Get to Kamorta Island
Reaching Kamorta Island typically requires a combination of air travel to Port Blair followed by inter-island boat services or regional flights to the Nicobar group (subject to permit requirements and schedules). Check Indian governmental advisories and local transport operators for current schedules and permit rules.
Tips for Visiting Kamorta Island
- If planning a visit, arrange transport in advance; inter-island ferries and local boats serve nearby islands but services can be infrequent.
- Respect local village communities and customs; the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have protected indigenous reserve areas.
- Bring supplies - stores are limited outside of the main islands.