South Andaman Island
Island Andaman Island with beaches, forests, and indigenous communities
White-sand beaches, coral reefs and tropical rainforest define South Andaman; visitors travel for snorkeling, scuba diving, boat trips and short jungle hikes from Port Blair and nearby coastal villages.
South Andaman Island is a populated island in the Andaman archipelago and contains the administrative centre Port Blair, which serves as the main entry point for visitors to the islands. The island combines settlement areas, coastal beaches and protected forested uplands.
On the island visitors commonly use Port Blair as a base for museums, boat trips and onward travel; nearby protected areas include Mount Harriet National Park and marine conservation zones accessed from Wandoor. The island provides most government services, transport links and visitor facilities for the territory.
South Andaman sits in the Bay of Bengal as part of the Indian union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is the principal island for administration and tourism in the archipelago.
- Transport hub: Serves as the administrative and transport centre for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with both an airport and ferry connections to other islands.
- Protected areas: Contains protected forest and marine areas nearby, and offers visitor facilities in Port Blair for access and permits to other islands.
What to See #
- Port Blair: Port Blair is the administrative capital and main transport hub, containing the airport, ferry terminals and museums.
- Mount Harriet: Mount Harriet National Park is a protected upland area on the island offering forested trails and viewpoints over the surrounding sea.
- Coastal sites: Coastal localities such as Corbyn's Cove and Wandoor provide beaches and access points for marine parks and boat trips.
How to Get to South Andaman Island #
South Andaman Island is served via Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Fly into Veer Savarkar International Airport (Port Blair) and from there use local buses, taxis or rental vehicles to reach locations across South Andaman (many settlements and attractions are connected by road). Ferries and boats from Port Blair also serve neighbouring islands in the Andaman group.
Tips for Visiting South Andaman Island #
- Use Port Blair (Veer Savarkar Airport) as your arrival point - most onward transport and ferry services to other islands depart from Port Blair's jetties, so plan connections from there.
- Book public ferry or private boat passages in advance when traveling to other islands from South Andaman; schedules can fill up quickly during peak season and on public holidays.
- Combine the island's main historical stops (for example, the Cellular Jail and nearby Ross Island) into a single day and time visits to early morning or late afternoon to avoid the busiest midday periods.
Best Time to Visit South Andaman Island #
Visit during the dry season (November-April) for the most reliable beach weather and safer sea conditions for island travel.
Weather & Climate near South Andaman Island #
South Andaman Island's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2590 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (299 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 26°C). Heavy rain (352 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (352 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (356 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 (406 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (312 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (213 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
