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Mayotte in July: go or not?

Excellent time. Mayotte in July scores 8.6/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 12.78°S · 45.23°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Mayotte · July
8.6
22–27°
Temperature
21%
Rain
8h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Ben Jung via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in July

Summer in Mayotte brings pleasant temperatures (27.0°F) and long sunny days (8.0h of sunshine). Rain risk remains low (21.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.

July is the best month of the year in Mayotte. Compared to June: −2°F daytime.

This month's conditions

What it's like in July

UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
19°
Sea
27°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is July the right month?

The best month in Mayotte is June (8.6/10), 0.0 pt higher than July.

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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 140 sq miles (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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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 · Mayotte

🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 84°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 81°F
🌧️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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🔍 Geographic context
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 82°F highs, 75°F 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 75°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.
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 July?
In July, the sea averages 80°F in Mayotte: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Mayotte in July?
The average UV index reaches 7 in July in Mayotte (high), with about 11.3h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.