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Port Blair Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Port Blair is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Port Blair remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 26°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Port Blair has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2306 mm of rainfall annually. Port Blair can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 342 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 15 mm of rainfall, spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Port Blair Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Port Blair can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 28°C in January to 31°C in April.

Water temperature over the year

Forecast for Port Blair

Sat   Dec 21
30°C | 26°C
E 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
30°C | 26°C
E 2 m/s
3.5 mm
broken clouds and  chance of rain

broken clouds and chance of rain

Mon   Dec 23
30°C | 26°C
E 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Port Blair in India

Port Blair has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 30°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February and March.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Port Blair?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Port Blair?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Port Blair?
    June tops the wettest month list with 342 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Port Blair?
    February is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Port Blair?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 267 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.