Planning a trip to Rodrigues Island in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +77°F and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 21 rainy days and 42 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
42 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rodrigues Island has good weather in December.
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Average temperature in Rodrigues Island in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rodrigues Island for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +81°F during the day to a minimum of +73°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +79°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +79°F.
Is Rodrigues Island warm or cold in December?
Rodrigues Island is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +73°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +73°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Rodrigues Island:
Climate in Rodrigues Island in December
Rodrigues Island weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+73°F
+77°F
+79°F
Min. temperature
+66°F
+70°F
+70°F
Max. temperature
+86°F
+88°F
+88°F
Rainfall
24 mm
42 mm
102 mm
Wind
6 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
78%
80%
81%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
2
Cloudy days
9
7
5
Rainy days
17
21
24
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +73°F to +77°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 24 mm to 42 mm.Humidity rises from 78% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 6 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Rodrigues Island in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Rodrigues Island is gradually decreasing during December, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Rodrigues Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 76 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Rodrigues Island wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 82% chance of precipitation and 121 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 63% chance of precipitation and 20 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Rodrigues Island?
This is the weather in Rodrigues Island in December 2024:
1 December
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+77°F
2 December
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+77°F
3 December
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+78°F
4 December
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+77°F
5 December
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+78°F
6 December
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+78°F
7 December
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+78°F
8 December
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+78°F
9 December
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+78°F
10 December
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+76°F
11 December
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+78°F
12 December
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+78°F
13 December
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+78°F
14 December
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+78°F
15 December
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+77°F
16 December
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+77°F
17 December
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+78°F
18 December
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+79°F
19 December
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+79°F
20 December
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+79°F
21 December
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+78°F
22 December
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+79°F
23 December
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+79°F
24 December
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+80°F
25 December
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+79°F
26 December
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+80°F
27 December
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+78°F
28 December
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+79°F
29 December
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+80°F
30 December
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+78°F
31 December
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+79°F
In December 2024 Rodrigues Island had 8 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 73%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Rodrigues Island climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Rodrigues Island in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+72°F) and the highest in 2019 (+80°F). The driest year was 1999 with only 283 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1995 with 1023 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rodrigues Island in December:
Is December a good time to visit Rodrigues Island?
December is a really good time to go to Rodrigues Island. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Rodrigues Island.
Can you sunbathe in Rodrigues Island in December?
December is warm in Rodrigues Island. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Rodrigues Island rainy in December?
Rodrigues Island is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Rodrigues Island in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rodrigues Island in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Mauritius
Check out the weather for other cities in Mauritius.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Rodrigues 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.
