Andaman in March

 

March is one of the easiest months to love the Andaman Islands. Winter’s peak-season crowds have thinned, the sea is still calm and clear, and prices ease a little before summer arrives — yet the weather stays warm, dry and made for the beach.

For a lot of travellers, that makes March the smartest month of all: nearly the same conditions as the busy December-January window, with more room to breathe and better value. If you are weighing up an Andaman trip in March, this guide walks you through the weather, the costs, the best things to do, and a plan that actually fits the month.

We put these trips together from our base in Port Blair, so what follows is not copied from a brochure. It is the honest, on-the-ground advice we give couples, families and first-timers who ask us what March is really like.

March at a Glance

Before the detail, here is the quick picture.

What You Want to Know	March in Short
Weather	Warm, dry, and reliable — a great beach month
Sea	Calm and clear, ideal for diving and snorkeling
Crowds	Lighter than December and January
Prices	Slightly lower than peak winter
Best for	Couples, families, divers, value seekers

The short version: March gives you excellent conditions without the peak-season squeeze. It is a shoulder month that still feels like high season.

Andaman Weather in March

March sits comfortably in the dry season, and the weather is dependable. You can plan a trip around it without much worry about washouts.

Weather Detail	March
Day temperature	Around 29°C – 32°C
Night temperature	Around 23°C – 25°C
Rain	Low — the odd short shower at most
Humidity	Rising slightly towards month-end
Sea temperature	Warm, around 28°C
Sea state	Calm, good for all water activities

March is a touch warmer than the deep winter months, with a little more humidity as it moves towards April. It is still very comfortable — light clothes by day, no chill at night. The heat builds later, so early and mid-March feel especially pleasant.

The sea is the real draw. It stays calm and clear through March, which keeps ferries punctual and makes the water inviting for swimming, snorkeling and diving.

Local Expert Tip: If you feel the heat, aim for the first two weeks of March rather than the last. The difference is small but noticeable, and early March keeps the fresher, drier edge of the winter season before humidity starts to climb.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Andaman?

Yes, and for value-minded travellers it may be the best month of all.

The weather is still excellent, the sea is calm, and the water is clear enough for great diving. But because the December-January rush has passed, you get more choice of hotels, easier ferry availability, and prices that have softened from their winter peak. You are essentially buying peak-season conditions at shoulder-season prices.

The only thing to keep an eye on is heat late in the month, as the run-up to summer begins. For most people that is a minor point against a long list of positives.

Traveller insight: Couples who cannot travel over the crowded New Year window often find March suits them better anyway. The islands are calmer, the beaches feel more private, and the same money stretches to a nicer room than it would in December.

Andaman Trip Cost in March

March pricing sits just below the winter peak, which is part of its appeal. These are per-person figures for the land portion — hotels, ferries, transfers and sightseeing — without flights.

Package Length	Budget	Standard	Premium
3 Nights / 4 Days	₹13,000 – ₹18,000	₹18,000 – ₹23,000	₹23,000 – ₹29,000
4 Nights / 5 Days	₹16,000 – ₹22,000	₹22,000 – ₹28,000	₹28,000 – ₹35,000
5 Nights / 6 Days	₹18,000 – ₹25,000	₹25,000 – ₹32,000	₹32,000 – ₹40,000
6 Nights / 7 Days	₹22,000 – ₹30,000	₹30,000 – ₹38,000	₹38,000 – ₹48,000

All figures are per person on twin sharing. Return flights add roughly ₹10,000 to ₹22,000 per person depending on your city and how early you book — usually a little cheaper than the December-January peak.

The Andaman tour package price in March is generally 10 to 20 percent below the deep-winter rate for the same trip, which is the month’s quiet advantage. An Andaman trip cost in March for a couple doing five nights typically lands between ₹75,000 and ₹1,15,000 all-in.

You can compare full options on our main Andaman tour packages page.

Local Expert Tip: For the best value of the whole month, aim for early to mid-March. Rates are at their softest before the school-holiday demand of April builds, while the weather is still firmly in beach territory.

Best Things to Do in Andaman in March

The calm March sea opens up everything the islands are known for. Here is where to focus.

Experience	Where	Why March Suits It
Scuba diving	Havelock, North Bay	Clear water, calm sea
Snorkeling	Elephant Beach	Great visibility, shallow reef
Beach and sunset time	Radhanagar, Kalapathar	Warm, dry evenings
Island hopping	Port Blair, Havelock, Neil	Reliable ferries
History and sightseeing	Cellular Jail, Ross Island	Pleasant mornings

Scuba Diving in Andaman in March

March is a strong month for diving. The sea is calm, the water is clear, and visibility underwater is excellent — often 15 to 25 metres. A beginner dive at Havelock needs no certificate and no prior experience, with an instructor beside you the whole way down.

Havelock scuba diving in March is popular for exactly this reason: the conditions make a first dive genuinely spectacular. Certified divers get their pick of sites too. You will find more in our guide to scuba diving in Andaman.

Snorkeling and Water Sports

Snorkeling in Andaman in March is superb at Elephant Beach, where the coral sits close to the shore and the water is clear. If you would rather stay dry, a sea walk lets you stroll the seabed with a helmet on. An Andaman water sports package can bundle snorkeling, sea walking, a glass-bottom boat and more into a single day.

Local Expert Tip: Book the morning slot for any diving or snorkeling. Early in the day the water is at its clearest, before the boats arrive and stir up the sand. By late morning the same reef looks noticeably cloudier.

Beaches and Sightseeing

The beaches are the heart of any March trip. Radhanagar Beach on Havelock is the classic sunset spot, while Kalapathar on Neil Island is quieter and lovely at sunrise. On the history side, theCellular Jail Light and Sound Show in Port Blair is a moving first-evening activity, and Corbyn’s Cove is an easy beach near the city.

Traveller insight: March mornings are the best part of the day before the heat builds. Front-load your active plans — diving, snorkeling, sightseeing — into the mornings, and keep afternoons for slow beach time.

Best Islands to Visit in March

The calm sea makes all three main islands easy to reach in March, so a full loop is comfortable.

Island	What It Offers in March	Nights
Port Blair	Arrival, history, the Cellular Jail show	1
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)	Best beaches, clear water for diving	2 – 3
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)	Quiet beaches, gentle pace, sunrises	1 – 2
Ross Island	Colonial ruins, an easy half day	Half day

Port Blair is your gateway and a one-night stop. Havelock Island is where most of the trip happens, with the beachfront stays and the clearest water. Neil Island is the calm finish, quiet even when Havelock is busy. With a spare day, Ross Island adds a dose of history.

A Havelock Island package in March is what most couples and families end up centring their trip on, and for good reason — it is where the islands are at their best.

Local Expert Tip: Give Havelock at least two nights. One night sounds like enough until you realise you want both a Radhanagar sunset and a clear morning at Elephant Beach, and a single night makes you choose.

Andaman Honeymoon in March

March is a lovely month for a honeymoon, and often a smarter pick than the busy winter weeks.

The weather is warm and dry, the sea calm, and the sunsets clear — but the islands are less crowded than in December, so the beaches feel more private and the beachfront rooms are a little easier to get. For couples marrying towards the end of the wedding season, it lines up perfectly.

Honeymoon Length	Cost Per Couple (Land)	Best For
4 Nights / 5 Days	₹38,000 – ₹54,000	Short leave, first island trip
5 Nights / 6 Days	₹42,000 – ₹66,000	The most-chosen honeymoon
6 Nights / 7 Days	₹54,000 – ₹86,000	An unhurried, restful trip

A March honeymoon package usually costs a little less than the same trip in December or January, which lets couples put the saving into a better Havelock room. Add-ons such as a candlelight dinner (₹3,000 to ₹8,000 per couple) or a shared first dive are simple to set up. See the choices on our Andaman honeymoon packages page.

Traveller insight: For a March honeymoon, put your money into the beachfront room rather than a longer sightseeing list. You spend more time at the resort on a honeymoon than on any other trip, and the walk from your room to the sand is the memory couples describe first.

Andaman Family Trip in March

March works well for families, especially in its first half before the heat builds and before the April school-holiday rush.

The calm sea is safe for children to swim in, and gentle beaches like Bharatpur on Neil Island are ideal for young kids. Activities that need no swimming — a glass-bottom boat, a sea walk — let every age see the coral together.

Family Point in March	Advice
Best beaches for kids	Bharatpur and Laxmanpur on Neil, calm and shallow
Easy activities	Glass-bottom boat, sea walk, beach time
Beat the heat	Plan outdoor activities for the morning
Booking window	Early March is quieter; late March fills for holidays

Our Andaman family packages page has itineraries built around fewer hotel changes and calmer beaches.

Local Expert Tip: With kids, skip the earliest ferry of the day. Waking small children before dawn to make a 6am sailing starts the day badly. The midday ferry costs you a couple of hours and saves everyone’s mood.

Sample Andaman Itinerary: 5 Days in March

The most popular plan, covering all three main islands.

Day 1 — Port Blair Arrive, check in, rest. Cellular Jail Light and Sound Show in the evening.

Day 2 — Havelock Morning ferry across. Settle into your resort, then Radhanagar Beach for the afternoon and sunset.

Day 3 — Havelock Early boat to Elephant Beach for snorkeling in March’s clear water. Scuba diving or sea walking on offer. Slow afternoon.

Day 4 — Neil Island Short ferry over. Bharatpur and Laxmanpur beaches, the Natural Bridge at low tide, a gentler pace.

Day 5 — Neil Island and home Sunrise at Kalapathar if you wake for it, then the ferry back to Port Blair and your flight out.

Sample Andaman Itinerary: 6 to 7 Days in March

An extra day or two lets nothing feel rushed.

Day 1 — Land in Port Blair, settle in, evening at the Cellular Jail show. Day 2 — Cross to Havelock by ferry, unwind, catch the Radhanagar sunset. Day 3 — Snorkel or dive at Elephant Beach in the clear morning water. Day 4 — A slower second day on Havelock — Kalapathar, or a certified dive for the keen. Day 5 — Ferry over to Neil Island for its quiet beaches. Day 6 — Neil sunrise, then Ross Island’s colonial ruins as you head back to Port Blair. Day 7 — Fly home.

Local Expert Tip: Keep at least one afternoon free of any plan. Travellers who book something for every slot come home tired, and the unscheduled afternoon by the sea is usually the part they remember most warmly.

Getting to Andaman in March: Flights by City

Flights to Port Blair run from all the major cities, and March fares are usually a step below the winter peak.

From	Flight	March Return Fare
Chennai	Direct, 2 – 2.5 hrs	₹8,000 – ₹13,000
Kolkata	Direct, 2 – 2.5 hrs	₹8,000 – ₹13,000
Bangalore	Direct on select days	₹9,000 – ₹15,000
Hyderabad	Direct on select days	₹9,000 – ₹15,000
Mumbai	Direct some days, else 1 stop	₹13,000 – ₹20,000
Delhi	Usually 1 stop	₹15,000 – ₹24,000

An Andaman trip from Chennai or Kolkata in March is the cheapest, thanks to short direct flights. From Delhi or Bangalore, book early and, where possible, aim for a direct-flight day. Each city has its own detailed page — see packages from Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi and Bangalore.

Traveller insight: March fares climb again towards the April school holidays. Booking six to eight weeks ahead usually catches the softer rates before that rise begins.

What to Pack for Andaman in March

March is warm and dry, so pack light.

Pack	Why
Light cotton clothes	Warm days, mild nights
Swimwear and quick-dry towel	You will be in the water a lot
Strong sun protection	The March sun is stronger than in winter
Reef-safe sunscreen	Coral is protected; dive centres ask for it
Hat and sunglasses	Midday sun is intense
Cash	ATMs are limited beyond Port Blair; Neil is often cash-only

Traveller insight: Sun protection matters more in March than in the cooler winter months. The days are brighter and hotter, so a hat, sunglasses and a higher-factor sunscreen are worth packing.

March Travel Tips

A few things worth knowing.

Book early for value. March prices are softer than winter, but the good rooms still go first, especially towards the school-holiday end of the month.

Front-load your days. Do active things in the cooler mornings and save afternoons for the beach.

Carry cash. UPI works in Port Blair and much of Havelock, but ATMs thin out beyond them, and Neil Island often runs on cash.

Take morning ferries towards the beaches and later ones on the way back, so no day is lost to travel.

No passport or permit is needed. The islands are Indian territory, so a government photo ID covers Indian citizens.

Plan diving early in the trip, never the day before your flight — you need an 18 to 24 hour gap before flying.

How Many Days Are Enough for March?

Five nights is the sweet spot for most travellers, covering Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island without any day feeling rushed. Four nights works if leave is short; three means dropping Neil Island. Six or seven nights suit honeymoon couples and families who want rest days and time for Ross Island or Baratang.

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What We Offer	Why It Matters
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Local team in the Andamans	We plan around March’s real ferry and hotel availability
Transparent pricing	The quote is the price you pay
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About the Author

Fawziya Co-Founder, AndamanTravelCare AATO Member | Government Licensed Tour Operator | Based in Port Blair

Fawziya plans Andaman trips across every season from her office in Port Blair, and she rates March as one of the most underrated months of the year. This guide reflects that view — the value it offers, the morning-first rhythm that beats the building heat, and the small choices that make a shoulder-season trip feel like peak season.

Rates, ferry schedules and seasonal conditions shift over time. Treat everything here as a practical planning guide checked at the time of writing, and we always reconfirm live availability before quoting a trip.

About This Page

Author	Fawziya, Co-Founder — AndamanTravelCare
Reviewed By	Senior Travel Consultant, AndamanTravelCare
Content Type	Seasonal Travel Guide
Primary Topic	Andaman in March
Location	Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Frequently Asked Questions

Is March a good time to visit Andaman? Yes, and it offers great value. The weather is warm and dry, the sea is calm and clear, and prices and crowds are lower than in December and January. The only thing to note is rising heat towards the end of the month.

What is the weather like in Andaman in March? Warm days around 29°C to 32°C, mild nights, low rainfall, and a calm, clear sea at about 28°C. Early March is fresher; humidity rises a little towards April.

How much does an Andaman trip cost in March? A 5 nights 6 days standard package runs ₹25,000 to ₹32,000 per person for the land portion, plus ₹10,000 to ₹22,000 for flights. All in, a couple usually spends ₹75,000 to ₹1,15,000 — a little less than in peak winter.

Is March good for scuba diving in Andaman? Yes. The calm sea and clear water give strong visibility, often 15 to 25 metres. A beginner dive needs no certificate, and Havelock’s dive sites are excellent in March.

Is March good for a honeymoon in Andaman? Very much so. Warm dry weather, calm sea and clear sunsets, with fewer crowds than winter and slightly lower prices — which lets couples afford a better beachfront room.

Which islands should I visit in March? Havelock for the beaches and diving, Neil Island for quiet and sunrises, and Port Blair for history. The calm sea makes covering all three comfortable.

How many days do I need in March? Five nights is ideal for all three main islands. Four works for shorter leave, three means skipping Neil Island, and six or seven suit honeymooners and families wanting a slower pace.

Is March expensive in Andaman? Less than December and January. March sits just below peak pricing, and early to mid-March is the best-value window before April’s school-holiday demand.

What should I pack for Andaman in March? Light cotton clothes, swimwear, strong sun protection, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, and cash for the smaller islands. It is warmer than winter, so sun care matters more.

Is the sea calm in March? Yes. March has a calm, clear sea that keeps ferries running on time and makes swimming, snorkeling and diving comfortable and safe.

Can families visit Andaman in March? Yes, especially in early March. The calm sea is safe for children, the beaches are gentle, and there are activities for every age. Late March fills up as school holidays approach.

The Short Version

March is one of the best-value months to visit the Andamans — warm, dry weather, a calm clear sea, and lighter crowds and prices than the winter peak.

Give the islands five nights, spend most of them on Havelock, plan your active mornings around the cooler part of the day, and book six to eight weeks ahead to catch the softer March rates before April’s holiday demand. Early to mid-March is the value sweet spot.

Get those right, and March gives you peak-season conditions without the peak-season squeeze.

Planning an Andaman trip in March 2027? Tell us your dates, group size and budget and we will send a customised itinerary — hotels named, pricing broken down — within 10 minutes.

Still deciding? Browse the full range of Andaman tour packages across every duration and budget. Couples can compare the Andaman honeymoon packages, families will find kid-friendly options in our Andaman family packages, and for a month-by-month view, see our guide to the best time to visit Andaman.