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What is the climate like in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

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Cinque Islands, Andaman and Nicobar Islands — Andaman and Nicobar Islands Andaman redwood trees in the Cinque Islands, south of Rutland Island, in the southern Andamans, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands experience a tropical climate that is moderated by refreshing sea breezes. Throughout the year, daily temperatures generally range from the low 70s F (about 23 °C) to the mid-80s F (about 30 °C).1

The territory receives an annual rainfall of approximately 120 inches (3,000 mm). This precipitation is primarily delivered by the southwest monsoon, which occurs from May through September, followed by tropical cyclones during October and November. Within the Nicobar group, Great Nicobar typically experiences significantly higher rainfall compared to the other islands in the territory.1