Climate guide for Rodrigues, Mauritius

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About Rodrigues

Rodrigues is a beach destination in Mauritius. Plan around the drier Southern Hemisphere months for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for beach travel. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Rodrigues's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical_sh patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Rodrigues, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Mauritius.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Rodrigues ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Rodrigues. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Rodrigues

Rodrigues, Mauritius. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Rodrigues: the short answer

The best time to visit Rodrigues is November, followed by December, September. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: November averages 25°C with 17 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are March, June. If budget matters more than perfect weather, March is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.8/10.

Across the year Rodrigues swings from 23°C in August to 28°C in January, a 5-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 7 mm in September to 145 mm in March. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Rodrigues is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: January (28°C). Coolest: August (23°C). Driest: September (7 mm). Wettest: March (145 mm).

Rodrigues month by month

January in Rodrigues — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

January averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 78 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 31 sunny days and 13.1 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rodrigues at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

February in Rodrigues — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

February averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 68 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 12.7 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rodrigues at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

March in Rodrigues — reliably good (12th best month)

Good · 7.8/10

March averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 145 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 27 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, November is materially better in Rodrigues — 2 points higher on the same scale.

April in Rodrigues — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

April averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 sunny days and 11.5 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rodrigues at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

May in Rodrigues — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

May averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 17 sunny days and 11.1 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rodrigues at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Rodrigues — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

June averages 25°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 14 mm for the month, with about 14 sunny days and 10.8 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rodrigues at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Rodrigues — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.9/10

July averages 23°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 9 mm for the month, with about 16 sunny days and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rodrigues at 8.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

August in Rodrigues — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.6/10

August averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 21 sunny days and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rodrigues at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

September in Rodrigues — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

September averages 23°C (74°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 28 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rodrigues at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

October in Rodrigues — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

October averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 15 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 12.5 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rodrigues at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November in Rodrigues — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

November averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 17 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 13 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rodrigues at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

December in Rodrigues — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

December averages 26°C (79°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 27 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 13.2 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rodrigues at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Rodrigues, Mauritius?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Rodrigues are November, December, September, October, August, February. November is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Rodrigues year-round?
Rodrigues has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 23°C in August to 28°C in January, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.8 and 9.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Rodrigues?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Rodrigues are March (7.8/10), June (8.6/10), January (8.8/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Rodrigues?
March is the wettest month in Rodrigues, averaging about 145 mm of rainfall. September is the driest, at roughly 7 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Rodrigues?
January sees the most sun in Rodrigues, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Rodrigues a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Rodrigues is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (November, December, September, October, August, February) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Rodrigues calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Rodrigues: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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