Rutland Island
Island Small Andaman island near Little Andaman
A small island south of Port Blair in the Andamans, Rutland Island (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island) is reachable by boat; visitors go for quiet beaches, shoreline walks and the island lighthouse.
Rutland Island is an island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands group of India, located in the southern part of the archipelago near Port Blair. It is one of the smaller islands close to the territory’s administrative centre.
The island contains small villages, shoreline areas and coastal vegetation rather than major built attractions; visitors typically travel by local boat from Port Blair. Activities are local-scale and include short excursions, beach visits and observation of coastal life.
Rutland has been part of the broader settlement and maritime landscape of the Andamans and remains sparsely developed compared with Port Blair and larger islands. Over time the island’s role has been primarily local and maritime rather than urban.
Geographically it lies off the coast of South Andaman near Port Blair within the Andaman Sea, forming part of the island cluster around the capital.
- Access: Regular boat services connect the island with Port Blair and other Andaman islands, making it accessible for day visits.
Best Time to Visit Rutland Island #
Best visited in the dry season (October-May), when weather, sea conditions and boat services are most reliable.
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Rutland Island's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2710 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (302 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (328 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (367 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (365 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 (405 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (332 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (233 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
