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Rodrigues, Mauritius · Tropical

Rodrigues: best months to visit

December (8.4/10) · July (7.5/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 19.72°S · 63.43°E
⚡ Quick answer
December
Depends on your goals
8.4/10
☀️ Dec
Top score (8.4/10)
🌤️ Nov
Alt. (8.3/10)
Jul
Plus rude (7.5/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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Decide

When to visit Rodrigues?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Rodrigues, December and November clearly stand out. July concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 December · 8.4 November · 8.3 January · 8.0 February · 8.0 July · 7.5
8.0
Jan
8.0
Feb
8.0
Mar
7.9
Apr
7.9
May
7.6
Jun
7.5
Jul
7.6
Aug
7.7
Sep
8.0
Oct
8.3
Nov
8.4
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Rodrigues offers 12 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.4 in December vs 7.5 in July.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 12 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →75°F77°F39%4.1mm8.9h8.0/10Best period
☀️ February →75°F79°F46%4.2mm8.5h8.0/10Best period
☀️ March →75°F79°F42%4.9mm8.3h8.0/10Best period
☀️ April →75°F77°F43%2.6mm8.1h7.9/10Best period
☀️ May →72°F75°F39%2.1mm7.9h7.9/10Best period
☀️ June →70°F72°F43%2.2mm7.3h7.6/10Best period
☀️ July →68°F72°F48%1.6mm7.5h7.5/10Best period
☀️ August →66°F70°F42%1.8mm7.9h7.6/10Best period
☀️ September →68°F70°F30%1.4mm7.9h7.7/10Best period
☀️ October →70°F72°F26%1.4mm8.9h8.0/10Best period
☀️ November →72°F73°F23%1.9mm9.1h8.3/10Best period
☀️ December →73°F75°F26%2.9mm9.2h8.4/10Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Dec
Good transition
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Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (December)
🌡️ Feel
Comfortable
☀️ UV
9.6 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
67°F · Humid
☔ Rain
26% · 2.9 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
9.2h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Rodrigues

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min68°72°75°79°201620172018201920202021202220232024202577°F — decade peak (2025)+0.50°F / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

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 · Mauritius

🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyRoupie mauricienne (Rs)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 79°F
❄️Coolest monthAugust · 70°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 48%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is Rodrigues ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Tropical climate with a 8.4 → 7.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
19.72°S · 63.43°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Rodrigues?
November is the best month with 73°F highs, 72°F lows, 9.1h of sunshine and 23.0% rainy days. The months of November & December offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Rodrigues get in November?
Rodrigues averages 9.1 sunshine hours per day in November. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Rodrigues?
July is the most unfavourable month with July has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Rodrigues in November?
In November, overnight lows reach 72°F, while afternoon highs average 73°F.
Is Rodrigues good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Rodrigues scores 7.6/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains November with a score of 7.8/10.
When should you avoid Rodrigues?
July is the most difficult month to visit Rodrigues, with July has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.