The climate remains tropical throughout the year with temperatures varying between 24°C and 35°C. Due to the incessant sea breeze; Andamans has very humid weather. The southwest monsoon touches the Indian soil first in the Andamans and then proceeds towards the mainland. From mid-May to October, heavy rains flush the islands, often bringing violent cyclones that leave the west coast beaches strewn with fallen trees. In November and December less severe rains arrive with the northeast monsoon. The best time to visit these islands is between mid November and April.