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Port Blair

Port Blair - photo 1

Photo by Sathis Khanna on Unsplash.

Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean. It serves as the gateway to the archipelago, with most diving activity concentrated on nearby sites across the islands rather than within the city itself. The local dive scene is small, with a limited number of centers and occasional charters to nearby reefs, walls, and wrecks. Given its remote location, diving options typically involve day boat trips from Port Blair or trips further to the surrounding islands. Water is warm and visibility varies by site; bookings are best arranged ahead of time through local centers.

Essential information for traveling in India

About India

Sea
Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal, Laccadive Sea, Arab...
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Languages
HI EN
Demonym
Indian
Phone prefix
+91

Practicalities

Currency
INR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type C, Type D
Airports
DEL BOM COK GOI HYD

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Port Blair

Nearby Dive Sites (24)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Port Blair

The best time to dive in Port Blair

The best months to dive in Port Blair are from Febuary to March. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
27 °C 29 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
27 °C 29 °C 8/10
03 - Mar.
28 °C 30 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
28 °C 30 °C 6/10
05 - May
28 °C 31 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 29 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
26 °C 29 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 29 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 29 °C 6/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 29 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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