When is the best time to visit Mahe Island?
In general the best time to visit Mahe Island is probably May, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, April, May, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is March, April, May. Average maximum temperatures are up to +77°F in May and it has 1 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, August, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Mahe Island in different months
This is the average weather in Mahe Island for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 272 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 223 mm in January.
Climate in Mahe Island
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Mahe Island for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Mahe Island during the whole year:
The hottest month in Mahe Island is May with average maximum temperature going up to +77°F. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +72°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Mahe Island during the whole year:
Mahe Island achieves its warmest water temperature in April, where the average sea temperature goes up to +86°F. Coldest water temperature is in August with +79°F in average.
When can you swim in Mahe Island?
You can swim in Mahe Island from January to December:- In January - December the water is very warm (82°F);
- In June - September the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Mahe Island looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Mahe Island is January with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 79%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Mahe Island during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is November with approximately 3 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 132 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 23 rainy days and 223 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mahe Island:
What is the hottest month in Mahe Island?
The hottest month in Mahe Island is May with average maximum temperature of +77°F.
What is the coldest month in Mahe Island?
The coldest month in Mahe Island is June with minimum temperatures of +72°F.
Is Mahe Island worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Mahe Island could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Mahe Island?
if you're looking to visit Mahe Island when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 50 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Mahe Island
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mahe Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.