Nancowry Island

Island Island in Nicobar archipelago with indigenous Nicobarese communities

Part of the Nicobar archipelago, Nancowry Island has coconut groves, villages and WWII relics; travel by outsiders normally requires Indian government permits due to restricted access.

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Nancowry Island
Nancowry Island, Nancowry (Nicobar Islands), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
7.9833, 93.5333

How to Get to Nancowry Island #

Nancowry Island (part of the Nicobar Islands) is remote and not served by regular commercial transport. Access to the Nicobar Islands is restricted and requires prior permits from Indian authorities; visits are normally arranged via government-approved ships or special charters from Port Blair (Andaman Islands) or via authorised government flights/transport. Do not attempt to travel there without the necessary clearances.

Tips for Visiting Nancowry Island #

  • Nancowry Island is part of the Nicobar group and is subject to strict access controls-travel generally requires prior permission from Indian authorities (Protected Area Permit) and entry is tightly regulated, so secure permits well in advance.
  • There are no regular tourist services or commercial flights to Nicobar islands; access is normally via infrequent government-authorised vessels or special arrangements from Port Blair, so plan logistics through the Andaman & Nicobar administration and expect limited on-island infrastructure.

Best Time to Visit Nancowry Island #

Visit during the dry season (November-April) for the most reliable weather and easier sea access.

Dry season (best)
November-April · 24-30°C
Calmer seas and drier weather make transport and outdoor activities easier; this is the preferred window for visits.
Monsoon (rainy)
May-October · 24-30°C
Heavy rains, rough seas and reduced transport options are common; travel can be difficult or disrupted.

Weather & Climate near Nancowry Island #

Climate

Nancowry Island's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2683 mm/year), wettest in September.

Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 29°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (301 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

301 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (314 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

314 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.4h daylight

July

July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (277 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

277 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

August

August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (258 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

258 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

September

September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (344 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

344 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (296 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

296 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (272 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

272 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

December

December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (254 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 29°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

254 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

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