Little AndamanAbout Little Andaman
Little Andaman is an island in India’s Andaman and Nicobar archipelago located to the south of South Andaman Island. It is a relatively remote island known for its rainforests, long sandy beaches and surfable bays, and it supports small settlements and local services.
Visitors travel to the island for surfing, beach recreation, rainforest walks and to see waterfalls and coastal scenery. The main landing and service centre is Hut Bay, from which short drives and treks lead to beaches and inland forested areas.
The island has long-standing indigenous communities and a mix of coastal and forest ecosystems; local livelihoods centre on fishing, small-scale agriculture and services for visitors. Limited transport links mean the island retains a less-developed, lower-density character than the main Andaman population centres.
Little Andaman lies within the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India, south of Port Blair, and is reached by scheduled ferry services and occasional air services to a small island airstrip.
- Access options: The island is accessed by ferry from Port Blair and has a small airstrip that provides limited air connections to the Andaman capital.
- Indigenous communities and ecology: Little Andaman is home to indigenous Onge communities and has extensive lowland rainforest and coastal ecosystems.
What to See#
- Hut Bay: Hut Bay is the main settlement and ferry landing on Little Andaman, providing accommodation, transport links and basic services.
- Butler Bay and beaches: Butler Bay and nearby beaches that are known locally for surfable waves and long sandy shorelines backed by rainforest.
- Rainforest and waterfalls: Inland rainforest areas and waterfalls accessible by short treks from coastal settlements, offering birdwatching and scenery.
Best Time to Visit Little Andaman
Best visited in the dry season (October-May) for reliable sea travel and outdoor activities.
Weather & Climate near Little Andaman
Little Andaman'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 (2385 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 23° - 29° | 26° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.5h |
| February | Ideal | 23° - 30° | 26° | 25 mm | some cloud | 75% | 2.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.7h |
| March | Excellent | 23° - 31° | 29° | 57 mm | some cloud | 73% | 1.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Very Good | 24° - 32° | 31° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Good | 25° - 31° | 31° | 285 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.5h |
| June | Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 278 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.6h |
| July | Good | 24° - 29° | 27° | 269 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.6h |
| August | Good | 24° - 29° | 27° | 289 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| September | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 333 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 305 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.5 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.8h |
| November | Good | 24° - 29° | 26° | 242 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |
| December | Very Good | 24° - 29° | 26° | 129 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.4h |
How to Get to Little Andaman
Served by regular passenger ferries from Port Blair (about 4-5 hours) and occasional flights/charter options; Hut Bay is the main point of entry. Check schedules and local transport options before traveling.
Tips for Visiting Little Andaman
- If planning an extended visit, check ferry timetables from Port Blair - services are infrequent and weather-dependent.
- Little Andaman is less developed than the main Andaman islands; bring supplies and a flexible schedule.
- The island's forested interior is habitat for unique wildlife; hire local guides for jungle treks and safety.