Weather and seasons
Rain, heat and sea conditions by month, and which services run when.
Month by month
⇄ Sources disagree
The port department gives 15 Sep–15 May for high-speed craft; the “how to reach” page says inter-island boats run October–May.Climate averages at Agatti
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.2 | 25.8 | 11.0 | 0.7 |
| Feb | 31.5 | 26.0 | 3.4 | 0.2 |
| Mar | 32.4 | 26.9 | 5.6 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 33.2 | 28.0 | 8.0 | 0.9 |
| May | 33.0 | 27.8 | 155.9 | 6.0 |
| Jun | 31.3 | 26.0 | 340.1 | 16.1 |
| Jul | 30.6 | 25.8 | 315.3 | 15.5 |
| Aug | 30.6 | 25.7 | 229.3 | 12.8 |
| Sep | 30.6 | 25.7 | 172.4 | 10.6 |
| Oct | 31.0 | 26.1 | 167.4 | 9.4 |
| Nov | 31.5 | 26.3 | 95.8 | 5.0 |
| Dec | 31.4 | 26.1 | 68.7 | 2.8 |
Agatti (IMD 43266), normals 1991–2020✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · IMD normals 1991–2020
Seasons
The tourist season starts in September or October, depending on the source.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · UT tourism portal⇄ Sources disagree
UT tourism portal: best time September–May. Port department: fast boats from 15 Sep. Older tourism-society page: October to mid-May.
Peak season is December–February.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · UT tourism portal
In 2025 the southwest monsoon covered all of Lakshadweep on 24 May.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · IMD press release
Inter-island high-speed boats run only in fair weather, 15 Sep–15 May.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · UT Port, Shipping & Aviation⇄ Sources disagree
The port department gives 15 Sep–15 May for high-speed craft; the “how to reach” page says inter-island boats run October–May.
Most dive centres operate October–May; on Kadmat the season is 1 Oct–1 May.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · lakshadweep.gov.in (Kadmat)
Storms and reef health
Arabian Sea cyclones cluster in April–early June and October–December.! Not yet verified
Cyclone Ockhi, a very severe cyclonic storm, passed about 90 km north of Minicoy on 1–2 Dec 2017.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · IMD RSMC New Delhi
Cyclone Tauktae (13–14 May 2021) brought sustained winds of 85 km/h and 17 cm of rain to Agatti.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · IMD RSMC New Delhi
Marine heatwaves caused severe coral bleaching in 2024; a Kavaratti survey found 84.6% of corals bleached.! Not yet verified
For current sea-state and swell warnings, check INCOIS, India's official ocean information service.
Sea and diving conditions
An Agatti dive centre reports 20–40 m underwater visibility and 27–30 °C water from October to May; June–September winds and swells limit boat trips.✓ Verified · 13 Sep 2026 · Agatti dive centre
A model study of Androth found waves of 0.6–1.2 m in February–May, peaking around 2.4 m in June–August.! Not yet verified
Our reading of the data
January–April is the driest stretch at Agatti. November–April pairs light winds with the dive season. September and October bring the fast boats back but still average around 170 mm of rain.
This is our interpretation of the sourced figures above, not an official forecast.