Visiting the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in April can be a great experience as the weather is generally warm and pleasant, and it’s an ideal time for outdoor activities, water sports, and beach exploration. The weather in Andaman in April is comfortable and very suitable for visiting. In April, the Andaman Islands experience warm and tropical weather. Daytime temperatures typically range from 28°C to 34°C, which makes it perfect for beach activities and water sports. Andaman and Nicobar being in the tropical zone, experiences comparatively high humidity throughout the year that includes the month of April. April also being a part of the pre-monsoon season in the Andaman Islands, there might be occasional showers. The seas are usually calm and suitable for water sports like snorkelling, scuba diving and swimming. The water is sparklingly clear and offers excellent visibility for underwater activities.
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April in Andaman is a good time for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers who can freely roam around in the lush green rainforests watching the many bird species who are usually very active during this month of April. April is considered to fall in the peak of tourist season in the Andaman Islands. The weather is favourable, and it’s a popular time for travellers. But it never gets as crowded as the winter months, so you can expect a relatively secluded and less hurried experience.
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North Bay Island
North Bay Island is also known as Coral Island. It is a vibrant and popular beach island located close to Port Blair and can be easily reached. It is surrounded by clear waters that are known teeming underwater coral reserves and a host of animals thriving on it. The variety of fishes offers a perfect spot for underwater activities. Once you land in Port Blair, North Bay becomes an inherent part of your itinerary. The bright and colourful coral reef with its exclusive marine collection stretches out into the sea. The Island is known for the wide variety of beach activities and water sports carried out and this makes it one of the most visited places in the Andaman. North Bay can be covered as a day trip along with Ross Island. It is just an hour away from Port Blair. The trip to North bay starts from the Rajiv Gandhi Water sports complex. The month of April shall be an ideal time to enjoy all beach activities and water sports.
Baratang, the Land of Caves and Volcanoes
Baratang is the other name for a host of thrills and adventures while visiting Andaman in April. Be prepared to be transported to a magical island covered with lush green forests, interesting indigenous tribal communities, slushy and enigmatic mangroves with the stealthy boat rides through the trees, peaceful beaches, exotic breeds of birds, deep dark caves, boisterous and energetic trekking expeditions and amazing volcano. Baratang Island visit in the month of April will be a pleasant experience. Baratang Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located between the Middle and South Andaman Islands, which is at a distance of approximately 110 km from Port Blair. The journey to Baratang will start in the wee hours of the night and will prove to be a thrill at every step. This island is the home to the Jarawa tribes known for their ferocious and dangerously unfriendly nature.
Cellular Jail
The museum exhibits photographs, sculptures and artifacts that depict the history of the Indian freedom struggle and the lurid conditions inside the jail. The Cellular Jail is a testimony to India’s long struggle for independence. The prisoners in the jail endured great hardships and continued to fight for freedom even within its walls. The inhumane tortures delivered to the inmates was an inspiration to thousands of people who got so infuriated at the British ways of crushing India’s freedom movement, that the protest spread like wildfire across the whole of India. Posters, models and simulated scenes of how the freedom fighters were tortured to extract information or hanged brutally will make you filled with respect for the amount of agony these freedom fighters had to undergo and the sacrifices they had to make to free the nation from the British.
Barren Island
April is also the perfect time to go island hopping. There are some unique islands scattered in and around. Barren is one such unique volcanic island located in the Andaman Sea and is a part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is worth all the effort to go and watch while you are in Andamans as it is the only active volcano in South Asia. This island is considered to be the home to one of the few active volcanoes in India and its most recent eruption was in 2017. Watch the rugged beauty of this rocky piece of landmass of about three square kilometres in an area bereft of any permanent vegetation. Though you might not be able to step on the island and your boat will be at a safe distance from the island, yet the adventure and thrill of watching an active volcano from so close a distance shall make your Andaman tour memorable beyond imagination.
Viper Island, Port Blair
As the name suggests, this island has all the ingredients to charm tourists and inquisitive travellers. Viper Island is mainly known for housing historical ruins, including the remains of the old Cellular Jail. We all know that the main Cellular Jail is situated in Ross Island whereas Viper Island has the gallows where prisoners were executed. Thus Viper Island is now an important site of historical ruins and stands proudly clinging to the precious memories of the freedom struggle and the colonial period for showcasing them and thus inspiring the future generations.
Murugan Temple
While you are on an Andaman trip in April, as you indulge in a day trip across the capital of Port Blair, include Murugan Temple in your day’s itinerary. It is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya or Skanda, a popular deity in the Hindu pantheon. The Murugan Temple in Port Blair serves as a place of worship and devotion for the devotees of Lord Murugan in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also a favourite tourist attraction for people with religious interests. The temple features a typical South Indian architectural style, characterized by its gopuram (tower) at the entrance, ornate sculptures, and colourful artwork that is pleasing and soothing to the senses.
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
April in Andaman is an ideal time to enjoy water activities. The Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is well known for its diverse marine life. The coral reefs found in this region teem with fish, sea turtles and various other aquatic species of sea life. Watch in awe some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world as you indulge in the underwater activities such as scuba diving, sea walking and snorkelling. This part of the sea is a favourite to snorkelers and scuba divers and offers a chance to witness the vibrant and colourful corals and marine creatures. If you don’t want to get wet in the salt waters yet want to be a part of the underwater magical world, take a glass-bottom boat ride. Passionate nature photographers also do a lot of underwater photography. It is located near the Wandoor village on the southern tip of South Andaman Island.
April fun in Andaman
Visiting Andaman and Nicobar Islands in April is immense fun. It is the summer season and indulging in water sports can be a cool experience. April is perfect for activities like snorkelling, scuba diving, jet-skiing, and banana boat rides. The clear waters and warm weather make it enjoyable for these activities. Beach activities are also very enjoyable. You can relax on the pristine beaches, including Radhanagar Beach, Kala Pathar Beach, Laxmanpur Beach and Bharatpur Beaches of Neil Island and other more secluded beaches such as Ross and Smith Island Beach, Long Island Beach and Aamkunj Beach of lesser known Rangat Island. Swimming and sunbathing are popular beach activities in April in Andaman. Island hopping gives an opportunity to explore the various islands of the Andaman archipelago, including Havelock Island, Neil Island and others, each with its unique charm. Beaches such as Karmatang Beach are famous for turtle nesting and hatching.
FAQs
What should I wear in Andaman in April?
You should carry comfortable warm and light clothes in April to Andaman. Light cotton shirts, shorts, bright florals, beach wear hats or caps, shades or sunglasses, bathing suits, raincoats, shoes and flip flops. Apart from that some smart casual attires for the evenings should essentially be included.
Is April the best time to visit Andaman?
The soothing maritime weather of Andaman and Nicobar Islands make it a beautiful and attractive destination all round the year. However, it is advisable to book early in case you plan to travel in April as most of the educational institutes start having summer vacation which makes Andaman the go to place in April to escape summer heat of the plains of India. The months between November and May are ideal for enjoying a vacation in Andaman.
