Mayotte · SpringMonth summary
Mayotte weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mayotte in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: May is a good time to visit Mayotte. June remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).
By trip type
Mayotte in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Good diving season — comfortable water temperature and satisfactory visibility Spring marks the start of the good season in Mayotte. Temperatures rise (29°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Mayotte averages 29°C, 37% rainy days and 11.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mayotte in May
Is May a good time to visit Mayotte?
May is an excellent time to visit Mayotte (score 8.2/10). With 29°C, 11.3h of sunshine and 37% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Mayotte in May?
With 29°C and 11.3h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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