Middle Andaman Island
Island Central Andaman Island with dense rainforest and beaches
Middle Andaman Island, part of the Andaman archipelago, offers beaches, coral snorkeling and forested interiors. Travelers use Mayabunder as a regional hub for boat crossings and nature excursions.
Middle Andaman Island is the central island of the Andaman archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, part of India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands territory. It is an inhabited island with towns, forests and coastal beaches.
The island offers beaches, mangrove-lined creeks, rainforest interior and local settlements that serve as bases for exploration. Outdoor activities include hiking, birdwatching and visiting coastal sights, with local boat services to nearby islets and marine areas.
Middle Andaman has long been inhabited by indigenous Andamanese groups and later saw settlement and development under British colonial administration and the Indian government. More recent decades have seen development of transport links and local services.
Middle Andaman lies between North Andaman and South Andaman in the Bay of Bengal and is administered within the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India; principal settlements include Mayabunder and Rangat.
- Access: The island is traversed by an internal road network that links settlements; regional ferry and boat services connect Middle Andaman with other islands.
What to See #
- Mayabunder: Mayabunder is the principal administrative town on the island, serving as a local transport and services hub.
- Rangat: Rangat is a larger settlement with commercial services and access points to surrounding forests and coastal areas.
How to Get to Middle Andaman Island #
Middle Andaman Island is reached from Port Blair in the Andaman Islands. Passengers travel by scheduled government/passenger ferries (departure points in Port Blair such as Phoenix Bay/Haddo jetties) to Rangat or Mayabunder on Middle Andaman - ferry crossings take several hours and schedules vary, so check the current timetable in Port Blair.
Once you land at Rangat or Mayabunder the island’s interior is served by local roads; taxis and local buses or hired vehicles connect the ferry terminal with towns and beaches on Middle Andaman.
Tips for Visiting Middle Andaman Island #
- Visit during the dry season (roughly November-April) when sea conditions are most reliable for ferries and island travel and daytime weather is friendlier for exploring.
- Reach Middle Andaman via scheduled government passenger ferries from Port Blair to Rangat or Mayabunder and plan schedules ahead-interisland services are limited and can be irregular.
- Hire a local guide or boat for remote beaches and nature spots; much of the island's best coastline and wildlife viewing is outside the small towns and easier to access with local knowledge.
Best Time to Visit Middle Andaman Island #
The island is best visited during the dry season (November-April) when sea conditions and outdoor activities are most reliable.
Weather & Climate near Middle Andaman Island #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2997 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 7 mm.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (353 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (526 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (460 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (444 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (502 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (304 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (189 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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