Mayotte, MayotteQuick decision
When to visit Mayotte?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
24°C–28°C in June
🌧 Least rain
24% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
January (87%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Sea TurtlesMay–November — nesting on beaches (Jul–Nov), snorkelling with green turtles.
Lagoon & DivingAugust–November — peak visibility in the world's largest enclosed lagoon.
Humpback WhalesJuly–October — spotting in the lagoon and Longoni pass.
BeachesMay–November — N'Gouja, Saziley and white sand islet.
Monthly climate data
Mayotte weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 25°C | 29°C | 87% | 7.7 | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 25°C | 29°C | 89% | 6.5 | 11.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 26°C | 29°C | 85% | 5.2 | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 25°C | 29°C | 70% | 3.2 | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 25°C | 29°C | 37% | 1.3 | 11.3h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ June | 24°C | 28°C | 24% | 0.7 | 11.1h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ July | 22°C | 27°C | 21% | 0.7 | 11.2h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 22°C | 27°C | 36% | 0.9 | 11.6h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 22°C | 28°C | 49% | 1.5 | 11.9h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 24°C | 28°C | 58% | 1.9 | 11.9h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ November | 25°C | 29°C | 71% | 2.5 | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 25°C | 29°C | 77% | 3.7 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 29°C, 64% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 27°C, 27% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 28°C, 59% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 29°C, 84% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 24% rainy days and 28°C.
January is the wettest month with 87% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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