South Sentinel Island

Island

South Sentinel Island in the Andaman chain is home to the Sentinelese; approach and landing are prohibited under Indian law, making it off‑limits to visitors and researchers.

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South Sentinel Island essentials

Country: India
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Rupee (₨)
Emergency: 101

South Sentinel Island at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit South Sentinel Island

No public access is allowed year-round; best 'visit' is by reading the island's history and admiralty notices.

Dry Season
Nov-Apr · 24-30°C
Calmer seas and clearer skies, but landing is not permitted.

Weather & Climate near South Sentinel Island

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2222 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 59 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 25° - 30° 30° 50 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.6 m/s 1.9 very high 11.5h
February Ideal 24° - 30° 29° 23 mm some cloud 74% 2.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.7h
March Excellent 25° - 31° 31° 51 mm some cloud 73% 1.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Good 26° - 33° 34° 110 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.3h
May Acceptable 26° - 32° 34° 267 mm overcast 80% 2.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.5h
June Acceptable 26° - 31° 34° 256 mm overcast 83% 3.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.6h
July Acceptable 25° - 31° 33° 246 mm overcast 84% 2.6 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.6h
August Good 25° - 30° 32° 257 mm overcast 83% 2.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
September Good 25° - 31° 32° 304 mm overcast 83% 2.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.1h
October Good 25° - 31° 32° 296 mm overcast 81% 1.7 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.8h
November Good 25° - 30° 32° 239 mm overcast 80% 1.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.5h
December Very Good 25° - 30° 31° 123 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to South Sentinel Island

There is no legal access. The island lies west of the main Andaman archipelago; approaches are monitored by the Indian Navy. Any travel in the region must comply with Andaman and Nicobar administration notices.

Tips for Visiting South Sentinel Island

  • Access to South Sentinel Island is strictly prohibited by Indian authorities; do not attempt to land.
  • If curious about local policy and history, read official advisories from the Andaman and Nicobar administration before planning any travel in the region.