Mayotte Weather in January 2026: what to expect (4.5/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in January

January falls in the wet season in Mayotte. Showers are often brief but intense. With 87.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

January ranks 11 out of 12 months in Mayotte. Compared to December: 10 pts more rainy days, −0.5h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in January

UV index

7 · high

sunscreen and hat advised

Feels like

very humid

24°

Sea

29°C

warm, ideal

Daylight

12.7h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 20

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Is January the right month?

The best month in Mayotte is June (8.6/10), 4.1 pts higher than January.

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Context

Our verdict

Mayotte (Maore in Mahorais), French overseas department in the Mozambique Channel north-west of Madagascar: 320,000 inhabitants over 374 km² (huge density 855 hab/km²), 101st French department since 2011 (the youngest department). Made up of Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre linked by a ferry.

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What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Mayotte

🗣️LanguageFrench

💶CurrencyEuro (€)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 29°C

❄️Coolest monthJuly · 27°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 89%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr

🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days

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Location

Where is Mayotte ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Mayotte

Tropical climate with a 8.6 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

12.78°S · 45.23°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Mayotte?

June is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 7.8h of sunshine and 24.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Mayotte get in June?

Mayotte averages 7.8 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.

What is the rainiest month in Mayotte?

January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Mayotte in June?

In June, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.

Is Mayotte good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Mayotte scores 4.3/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 8.2/10.

When should you avoid Mayotte?

January is the most difficult month to visit Mayotte, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Can you swim in Mayotte in January?

In January, the sea averages 29°C in Mayotte: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.

Do you need sun protection in Mayotte in January?

The average UV index reaches 7 in January in Mayotte (high), with about 12.7h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.