Teressa IslandAbout Teressa Island
Teressa Island is one of the Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal, administered as part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India. It is a small, sparsely populated island with tropical forest and coastal communities.
This is a remote island with basic local settlements, beaches and coastal forest rather than developed tourist infrastructure. Wildlife and traditional Nicobarese village life are the main points of interest for the few visitors who can obtain permission.
The island has long been inhabited by Nicobarese communities and was significantly affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Administrative control and post-tsunami relief shaped recent settlement patterns.
Teressa sits in the central Nicobar group in the eastern Indian Ocean, south of the Andaman Islands, and is administered from the Nicobar district; access is by ship or special flights and requires official permission.
- Access restrictions: Entry by foreign visitors is tightly controlled; special permits from Indian authorities are required to visit most of the Nicobar Islands.
Best Time to Visit Teressa Island
Visit during the dry season (November-April) for the most reliable weather, calmer seas and better conditions for beach and marine activities.
Weather & Climate near Teressa Island
Teressa Island's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2585 mm/year), wettest in September.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 127 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.6h |
| February | Excellent | 24° - 30° | 30° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.7h |
| March | Very Good | 24° - 32° | 31° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 25° - 32° | 33° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.2h |
| May | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 302 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.4h |
| June | Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 306 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.5h |
| July | Good | 24° - 30° | 31° | 252 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.4h |
| August | Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 248 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
| September | Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 330 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 293 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.8h |
| November | Good | 24° - 29° | 27° | 280 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| December | Good | 24° - 29° | 27° | 239 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.5h |
How to Get to Teressa Island
Teressa Island (Nicobar Islands) is reached only by sea from Port Blair (Andaman Islands). To get to Port Blair you fly from mainland Indian cities (e.g., Chennai, Kolkata), then you must arrange onward transport by government/merchant vessel to the Nicobar Islands-there are no regular commercial flights to Teressa. NOTE: The Nicobar Islands are a restricted area; entry (including Teressa) requires a special permit (Protected Area Permit) from Indian authorities and access for foreign tourists is tightly controlled or prohibited, so travel must be arranged through official channels.
Tips for Visiting Teressa Island
- Teressa (an island of the Nicobar group) lies within restricted territory - independent tourist visits are heavily controlled or prohibited, so check Indian government permit requirements well before planning any trip.
- Don't expect tourist infrastructure or regular ferry services; travel to Teressa generally requires official permission and coordination with authorities or sanctioned transport.