Kavaratti features a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen climate classification *Am/Aw*), characterized by warm temperatures and high humidity year-round.
- **Temperatures**: Average daytime temperatures range from 27°C to 32°C (80°F to 90°F). The temperature rarely drops below 25°C or exceeds 35°C. - **Rainfall**: The island receives heavy precipitation during the Southwest Monsoon, which typically lasts from late May to September. Annual rainfall averages around 1,600 mm. - **Humidity**: High throughout the year, generally hovering between 70% and 80%. - **Best Time to Visit**: October to March, when the weather is relatively dry, the seas are calm, and the temperatures are comfortable. - **Natural Disasters**: Kavaratti is vulnerable to coastal erosion and the impacts of sea-level rise. While direct hits by severe cyclones are historically rare compared to the Bay of Bengal, the island does experience strong winds and rough seas during monsoon depressions in the Arabian Sea.