SeasonMapHavelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) weather in May
India
May in Havelock Island: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 23 rainy days.
#8 of 12 months in Havelock Island · #1119 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Havelock Island climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 87°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 287 mm / 11.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 23 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Havelock Island in May
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.
BusySummer vacation (north & east) in India(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).
Fair weatherHavelock Island's weather peaks January–March.
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What's on in Havelock Island in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Monsoon ferry cancellations
20 May – 30 Sep · usuallyClosuresThe southwest monsoon puts a swell across the Andaman Sea and the catamarans from Port Blair are pulled at a few hours' notice. Leave a spare day on the island before any onward flight. Source ↗
- 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.
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk23 rainy days and about 287 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Havelock Island?
- May in Havelock Island: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 23 rainy days. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Havelock Island on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Havelock Island in May?
- In May, Havelock Island averages a daily high of 29.6°C and a low of 27.3°C, with about 287.3 mm of rain over roughly 22.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Havelock Island in May?
- Havelock Island has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.
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Within 300 km: Port Blair's Entry rules for foreign visitors on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.