When is the best time to visit Rodrigues Island?
In general the best time to visit Rodrigues Island is probably March, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, March, while the coldest months are July, August, September.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is January, February, March. Average maximum temperatures are up to +79°F in March and it has 2 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, February, March with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Rodrigues Island in different months
This is the average weather in Rodrigues Island for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +77°F during December.
In January, February, March, April the weather is average. Expect around 96 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 121 mm in February.
Climate in Rodrigues Island
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Rodrigues Island for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Rodrigues Island during the whole year:
The hottest month in Rodrigues Island is March with average maximum temperature going up to +79°F. The coldest month is August with the lowest temperatures of +68°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Rodrigues Island looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Rodrigues Island is February with average humidity going up to 82%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Rodrigues 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 24 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is February with approximately 23 rainy days and 121 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rodrigues Island:
What is the hottest month in Rodrigues Island?
The hottest month in Rodrigues Island is March with average maximum temperature of +79°F.
What is the coldest month in Rodrigues Island?
The coldest month in Rodrigues Island is August with minimum temperatures of +68°F.
Is Rodrigues Island worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Rodrigues Island could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Rodrigues Island?
if you're looking to visit Rodrigues Island when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for February, March, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being September with only 20 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Rodrigues Island
Source of the data
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.