Best Time to Visit Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
Port Blair is at its sunniest and driest in January–February.
The best time to visit Port Blair for sunny, dry weather is January–February — 2 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.9°C / 78.6°F in January to 28.3°C / 82.9°F in April, with rainfall from 25 mm / 1 in (February) to 400 mm / 15.7 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Port Blair's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9°C78.6°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.2°C79.2°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Port Blair?
The best time to visit Port Blair for sunny, dry weather is January, February. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 28.3°C / 82.9°F, and the driest is February with about 25 mm / 1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Port Blair's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Port Blair?
The rainy season at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 300 mm / 11.8 in. The wettest single month is September (400 mm / 15.7 in).
What is the driest month in Port Blair?
The driest month in Port Blair is February, averaging about 25 mm / 1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.2°C / 79.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Port Blair?
The least comfortable months for travel to Port Blair — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 400 mm / 15.7 in in September, and the coldest month averages 25.9°C / 78.6°F.
Is Port Blair climate different from India overall?
Yes, usually. Our Port Blair figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our India figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Port Blair specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.