SeasonMapHavelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) weather in January
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January in Havelock Island: hot, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Havelock Island · #254 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Havelock Island in January
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Havelock Island climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 49 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 65 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Havelock Island in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsChristmas and New Year peak, Winter break in India, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Havelock Island's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherHavelock Island's weather peaks January–March.
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What's on in Havelock Island in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Dive and boat season
15 Oct – 15 MayDive seasonBook earlyThe dive centres on Beach No. 3 reopen from mid-October and run until the sea turns in May. Visibility is at its best from December, and the day boats fill through the holidays.
- Holiday
Christmas and New Year peak
20 Dec – 5 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyChristmas and New Year land inside the island's mid-October-to-March high season and are usually its busiest stretch: ferry seats go weeks ahead and resorts near Beach No. 5 sit at their yearly high. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Havelock Island — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Havelock Island in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Havelock Island?
- January in Havelock Island: hot, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Havelock Island on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Havelock Island in January?
- In January, Havelock Island averages a daily high of 27.8°C and a low of 25.8°C, with about 48.8 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Havelock Island in January?
- Havelock Island has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in January.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — January
Within 300 km: Port Blair's Island Tourism Festival around 1–20 Jan.